Matthew 13:45
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.
Job 28:18
Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.
Psalm 4:6-7
Many say, "Who can show us anything good?" Smile upon us, Lord!
Psalm 39:6-7
Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away."
Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 8:18-20
Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
I said of partying, "It is folly," and of self-indulgent pleasure, "It accomplishes nothing!"
Ecclesiastes 12:8
"Absolutely futile!" laments the Teacher, "All of these things are futile!"
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Matthew 13:24
He presented them with another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a person who sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 16:26
For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they were indifferent and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.