“Again, the reign of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls,
“For what is a man profited if he gains all the world, and loses his own life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
No mention is made of coral or crystal, for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Another parable He put before them, saying, “The reign of the heavens has become like a man who sowed good seed in his field,
“But they disregarded it and went their way – this one to his field, that one to his trade.
Let us hear the conclusion of the entire matter: Fear Elohim and guard His commands, for this applies to all mankind!
“Futility! Futility!” said the Qoheleth, “All is futile.”
“Do not give what is set-apart to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before the pigs, 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.