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 life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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