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.

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

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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.
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Seeking

Job 28:18
Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.
Psalm 4:6
Many say, "Who can show us anything good?" Smile upon us, Lord!
Psalm 39:6
Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away."
Ecclesiastes 2:2
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!"

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Philippians 3:7
But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ.

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