Matthew 13:45

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

For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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

Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,

Receive my chastening and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; for wisdom is better than precious stones.

There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Surely man walks in darkness; surely they are disquieted in vain; they heap up riches not knowing who shall gather them.

I said of laughter, It is mad, and of mirth, What does it do?

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

But those things which were gain to me, I counted loss for Christ.