Matthew 16:26

For what good will it do a man if he gains the whole world but parts with his life? What can a man give to buy back his life?

Philippians 3:8-9

Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

Bible References

Wisdom

Matthew 16:26
For what good will it do a man if he gains the whole world but parts with his life? What can a man give to buy back his life?
Philippians 3:8
Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ