Verse 7

Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 13:44-46 : 44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he found one very precious pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.
  • Phil 3:8 : 8 Indeed, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them garbage, in order that I may gain Christ,
  • Mark 8:36-37 : 36 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 37 Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
  • Luke 10:42 : 42 'But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'
  • Luke 12:20 : 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'
  • Ps 49:16-20 : 16 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me. Selah. 17 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the glory of his house increases. 18 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his glory will not follow him down. 19 Though he blesses himself during his lifetime, and people praise you when you prosper, 20 They will go to the generation of their fathers; they will never see the light again.
  • Ps 119:104 : 104 Through Your precepts I gain understanding; therefore, I hate every false way.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
  • Prov 21:6 : 6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a trap of death.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
  • Eccl 2:4-9 : 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I made reservoirs of water to irrigate groves of flourishing trees. 7 I acquired male and female servants and had other servants born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem who had come before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and the delights of men—many concubines. 9 I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom stayed with me.
  • Eccl 4:8 : 8 There was a man all alone. He had no son or brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. 'For whom am I toiling,' he asked, 'and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?' This too is meaningless—a miserable business!
  • Eccl 7:12 : 12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.
  • Eccl 9:16-18 : 16 So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded. 17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.