“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of

knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,

With

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich,
When the glory of his house is increased;

I enlarged my works: I built houses for myself, I planted vineyards for myself;

There was a certain man without a dependent, having neither a son nor a brother, yet there was no end to all his labor. Indeed, his eyes were not satisfied with riches and he never asked, “And for whom am I laboring and depriving myself of pleasure?” This too is vanity and it is a grievous task.

For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night

your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have prepared?’

Get understanding

From Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

General references

To know wisdom and instruction,
To discern the sayings of understanding,

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

The

mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,

And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.