"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.

verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

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,

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To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.

Whoso hordeth up riches with the deceitfulness of his tongue: he is a fool, and like unto them that seek their own death.

Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich, or if the glory of his house be increased;

I made gorgeous fair works. I builded me houses, and planted vineyards.

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.

What shall it profit a man, if he should win all the world and lose his own soul?

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?'

Get understanding

Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.

General references

To learn wisdom, instruction, understanding, prudence,

To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.

A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.