Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Matthew 13:44-46
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Philippians 3:8
Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,
Psalm 49:16-20
Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.
Psalm 119:104
Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Proverbs 21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea , wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 2:4-9
I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards;
Ecclesiastes 4:8
There is one that is alone, and he hath not a second; yea, he hath neither son nor brother; yet is there no end of all his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with riches. For whom then,'saith he , do I labor, and deprive my soul of good? This also is vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Mark 8:36-37
For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
Luke 10:42
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?