Psalm 119:72
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72 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.(A)
Proverbs 8:10-11
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10 Take my instruction instead of silver
and knowledge rather than choice gold,(A)
11 for wisdom is better than jewels,
and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.(B)
Matthew 13:44-46
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Three Parables
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.(A)
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
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Psalm 119:127
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127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.(A)
Psalm 19:10
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10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.(A)
Proverbs 16:16
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.(A)
Psalm 119:162
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162 I rejoice at your word
like one who finds great spoil.(A)
Proverbs 8:19
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19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,
and my yield than choice silver.(A)
Psalm 119:111
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111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(A)
Psalm 119:14
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14 I delight in the way of your decrees
as much as in all riches.
Proverbs 3:14-15
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14 for her income is better than silver
and her revenue better than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than jewels,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.(B)
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