Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant, that seeketh good pearls,
Job 28:18
There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.
Psalm 4:6-7
There be many that say, "Who will show us any good? LORD lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us."
Psalm 39:6-7
Yea every man walketh as it were a shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain: he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them.
Proverbs 3:13-18
Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,
Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.
Proverbs 8:18-20
Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
insomuch that I said unto laughter, "Thou art mad," and to mirth, "What doest thou?"
Ecclesiastes 12:8
All is but vanity - sayeth the preacher - all is but plain vanity.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of all things: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that toucheth all men;
Matthew 13:24
Another similitude put he forth, unto them saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man which sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 16:26
What shall it profit a man, though he should win all the whole world, if he lose his own soul? Or else, what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?
Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways: one to his firm place, another about his merchandise: