Proverbs 4:7
The first thing is wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.
Matthew 13:44-46
'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field.
Philippians 3:8
yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom of the all things I suffered loss, and do count them to be refuse, that Christ I may gain, and be found in him,
Psalm 49:16-20
Fear not, when one maketh wealth, When the honour of his house is abundant,
Psalm 119:104
From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!
Proverbs 16:16
To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 21:6
The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
Proverbs 23:23
Truth buy, and sell not, Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,
Ecclesiastes 2:4-9
I made great my works, I builded for me houses, I planted for me vineyards.
Ecclesiastes 4:8
There is one, and there is not a second; even son or brother he hath not, and there is no end to all his labour! His eye also is not satisfied with riches, and he saith not, 'For whom am I labouring and bereaving my soul of good?' This also is vanity, it is a sad travail.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defense, money is a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom is, She reviveth her possessors.
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
And I said, 'Better is wisdom than might, and the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.' --
Mark 8:36-37
for what shall it profit a man, if he may gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
Luke 10:42
but of one thing there is need, and Mary the good part did choose, that shall not be taken away from her.'
Luke 12:20
And God said to him, Unthinking one! this night thy soul they shall require from thee, and what things thou didst prepare -- to whom shall they be?