Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

Matthew 13:44-46

"The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."

Philippians 3:8

What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

Psalm 49:16-20

Don't be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of his household increases.

Psalm 119:104

I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Nun

Proverbs 16:16

How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!

Proverbs 21:6

A fortune gained by deceit is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.

Proverbs 23:23

Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Ecclesiastes 2:4-9

With respect to my extravagant works, I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

Consider someone who is alone, having neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his work, and he is never satisfied with wealth. "So for whom do I work," he asks, "and deprive myself of pleasure?" This, too, is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.

Ecclesiastes 9:16-18

So I concluded, "Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless, the wisdom of the poor is rejected his words are never heard."

Mark 8:36-37

What profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?

Luke 10:42

But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."

Luke 12:20

But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Get understanding

Bible References

Wisdom is

Ecclesiastes 7:12
Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.
Ecclesiastes 9:16
So I concluded, "Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless, the wisdom of the poor is rejected his words are never heard."
Matthew 13:44
"The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."
Luke 10:42
But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."
Philippians 3:8
What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

With

Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 21:6
A fortune gained by deceit is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
Psalm 49:16
Don't be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of his household increases.
Ecclesiastes 2:4
With respect to my extravagant works, I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.
Ecclesiastes 4:8
Consider someone who is alone, having neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his work, and he is never satisfied with wealth. "So for whom do I work," he asks, "and deprive myself of pleasure?" This, too, is pointless and a terrible tragedy.
Mark 8:36
What profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?
Luke 12:20
But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'

Get understanding

Psalm 119:104
I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Nun

General references

Proverbs 1:2
These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 18:15
The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.

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