Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field; which, when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Yes doubtless, and I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be dung, that I may win Christ,

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How much better is it to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by them that seek death.

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;

I made me great works; I built me houses; I planted me vineyards:

There is one alone, and there is not a second; yes, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labor; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labor, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yes, it is a grievous labor.

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul:

But God said to him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?

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Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

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To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.