"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her."

More than that, I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ

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How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

Do not be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.

I made myself great works. I built myself houses. I planted myself vineyards.

There is one who is alone, and he has neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with wealth. For whom then, do I labor, and deprive my soul of enjoyment? This also is vanity, yes, it is a miserable business.

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

"But God said to him, 'You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared?whose will they be?'

Get understanding

Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

General references

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.