Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking fine pearls:
No mention shall be made of coral, or of crystal: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Vanity of vanities, says the preacher; all is vanity.
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man who sowed good seed in his field:
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
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?
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and tear you.