Proverbs 4:7
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
Matthew 13:44-46
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Philippians 3:8
Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,
Psalm 49:16-20
Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich, or if the glory of his house be increased;
Psalm 119:104
Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.
Proverbs 16:16
To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
Proverbs 21:6
Whoso hordeth up riches with the deceitfulness of his tongue: he is a fool, and like unto them that seek their own death.
Proverbs 23:23
Labour for to get the truth, sell not away wisdom, nurture and understanding;
Ecclesiastes 2:4-9
I made gorgeous fair works. I builded me houses, and planted vineyards.
Ecclesiastes 4:8
There is one man, no more but himself alone, having neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of his careful travail, his eyes cannot be satisfied with riches. Yet, doth he not remember himself, and say, "For whom do I take such travail? For whose pleasure do I thus consume away my life?" This is also a vain and miserable thing.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Mark 8:36-37
What shall it profit a man, if he should win all the world and lose his own soul?
Luke 10:42
verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'