Matthew 13:45

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

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