Matthew 13:45

Modern King James Version

Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;

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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?

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; and the price of wisdom is above rubies.

He put out another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

But not caring, they went their ways, one to his field, another to his trading.

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.

Do not give that which is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and tear you.

who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.