“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls;
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine and precious pearls,
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls:
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking good pearls.
Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that is the whole duty of everyone.
Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher; all is vanity.
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field,
on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?
But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business,
“Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under foot and turn and maul you.