Matthew 13:45

The kingdom of heaven is also like a merchant seeking valuable pearls.

Job 28:18

Wisdom is more valuable than gems.

Psalm 4:6-7

Many are saying: Who will show us good? Lift up the light of your countenance (face) (presence) upon us, O Jehovah!

Psalm 39:6-7

Every man walks about like a vain illusion. He makes a lot of noise over nothing. He hoards riches and does not know who will receive them.

Proverbs 3:13-18

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom. Happy is the man who gains understanding.

Proverbs 8:10-11

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

Proverbs 8:18-20

Riches and honor are with me. Yes, durable riches and righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12

I said of laughter: It is madness. And of pleasure: What does it do?

Ecclesiastes 12:8

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

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

Matthew 13:24

He told another illustration, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man that sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 16:26

What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 22:5

But they paid no attention and went about their business. One went to his farm and another went to his trade.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Matthew 16:26
What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?
Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went about their business. One went to his farm and another went to his trade.
Proverbs 3:13
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom. Happy is the man who gains understanding.
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction and not silver. Take knowledge rather than choice gold.

Seeking

Job 28:18
Wisdom is more valuable than gems.
Psalm 4:6
Many are saying: Who will show us good? Lift up the light of your countenance (face) (presence) upon us, O Jehovah!
Psalm 39:6
Every man walks about like a vain illusion. He makes a lot of noise over nothing. He hoards riches and does not know who will receive them.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter: It is madness. And of pleasure: What does it do?
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, says the preacher; all is vanity.

General references

Philippians 3:7
Things that offered gain to me I count a loss for Christ.