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Matthew 13:45
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Matthew 13:45
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45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
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Matthew 13:45
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Matthew 13:45
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45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like(A) a merchant looking for fine pearls.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
Matthew 16:26
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Matthew 16:26
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26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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Matthew 16:26
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Matthew 16:26
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26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
Matthew 13:24
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Matthew 13:24
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24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
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Matthew 13:24
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Matthew 13:24
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The Parable of the Weeds
24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like(A) a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Proverbs 8:18-20
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Proverbs 8:18-20
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18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
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Job 28:18
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Job 28:18
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18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
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Job 28:18
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Job 28:18
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Proverbs 8:10-11
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Proverbs 8:10-11
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10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
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Proverbs 8:10-11
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Proverbs 8:10-11
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Matthew 22:5
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Matthew 22:5
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5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
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Matthew 22:5
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Matthew 22:5
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5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
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13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
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Psalm 39:6-7
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Psalm 39:6-7
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6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
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Psalm 4:6-7
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Psalm 4:6-7
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6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
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Psalm 4:6-7
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Psalm 4:6-7
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Ecclesiastes 12:8
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Ecclesiastes 12:8
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8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.
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Ecclesiastes 12:8
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Ecclesiastes 12:8
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Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
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Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
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2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?
3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
4 I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:
5 I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits:
6 I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:
7 I got me servants and maidens, and had servants born in my house; also I had great possessions of great and small cattle above all that were in Jerusalem before me:
8 I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.
9 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
10 And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.
11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.
12 And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.
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Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
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Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
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2 “Laughter,”(A) I said, “is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine,(B) and embracing folly(C)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.
4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself(D) and planted vineyards.(E) 5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves(F) who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold(G) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.(H) I acquired male and female singers,(I) and a harem[a] as well—the delights of a man’s heart. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem(J) before me.(K) In all this my wisdom stayed with me.
10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired;
I refused my heart no pleasure.
My heart took delight in all my labor,
and this was the reward for all my toil.
11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done
and what I had toiled to achieve,
everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind;(L)
nothing was gained under the sun.(M)
Wisdom and Folly Are Meaningless
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 2:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
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