Matthew 13:45

"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls,

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.

Psalm 39:6-7

"Surely every man walks like a shadow. Surely they busy themselves in vain. He heaps up, and doesn't know who shall gather.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

Proverbs 8:10-11

Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:18-20

With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter, "It is foolishness;" and of mirth, "What does it accomplish?"

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Matthew 13:24

He set another parable before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 22:5

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

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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 will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

Seeking

Job 28:18
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Psalm 4:6
Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Psalm 39:6
"Surely every man walks like a shadow. Surely they busy themselves in vain. He heaps up, and doesn't know who shall gather.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter, "It is foolishness;" and of mirth, "What does it accomplish?"
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.

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Philippians 3:7
However, what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.