"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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?'

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

General references

These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

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

The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.