Matthew 13:45

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

For what does a man profit, if he should gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.

Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:

Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.

Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.

Verily, man walketh in a vain show; verily they are disquieted in vain; he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

I said of laughter, Madness! and of mirth, What availeth it?

Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher: all is vanity.

but what things were gain to me these I counted, on account of Christ, loss.