Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the most important thing. So gain wisdom! And by all means arrive at understanding.
Matthew 13:44-46
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.
Philippians 3:8
I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.
Psalm 49:16-20
Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases.
Psalm 119:104
I get understanding from your precepts. Therefore I hate every false way.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding instead of silver!
Proverbs 21:6
Wealth acquired by lying is fleeting vapor and a deadly pursuit.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth and do not sell it. Also buy wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 2:4-9
I made great works. I built houses for myself. I planted vineyards for myself.
Ecclesiastes 4:8
There is a man who is by himself, without a companion. He is without son or brother. There is no end to all his work. He never has enough wealth. Nor is his eye satisfied with riches. He never asks: For whom do I labor and deprive myself of pleasure? This too is vanity and a terrible problem.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
Wisdom is a shelter just as money is a shelter. The advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives lift to those who have it.
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
Then I said: Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Mark 8:36-37
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?
Luke 10:42
However one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the proper way and it shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 12:20
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'