"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her."

More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things -- indeed, I regard them as dung! -- that I may gain Christ,

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How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

I increased my possessions: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.

A man who is all alone with no companion, he has no children nor siblings; yet there is no end to all his toil, and he is never satisfied with riches. He laments, "For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?" This also is futile and a burdensome task!

For what benefit is it for a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his life?

But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'

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Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

General references

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.