Matthew 13:45

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

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?

But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

There are many who say, "Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"

Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!

I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?"

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

But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.