Matthew 13:45

New King James Version

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls,

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For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

No mention shall be made of coral or quartz, For the price of wisdom is above rubies.

Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;

But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.”

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

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