Proverbs 2:4

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if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

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  • Matt 13:44 : 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.
  • Job 3:21 : 21 To those who long for death, but it does not come, and dig for it more than for hidden treasures.
  • Job 28:12-20 : 12 But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding? 13 Mankind does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It is not in me,' and the sea declares, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold. 20 But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?
  • Ps 19:10 : 10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous.
  • Ps 119:14 : 14 I rejoice in following Your testimonies as much as in great riches.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 Your law is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore, I love Your commandments more than gold, even pure gold.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.
  • Prov 8:18-19 : 18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
  • 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!
  • Matt 6:19-21 : 19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in or steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
  • Matt 19:21-22 : 21 Jesus replied, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great wealth.
  • Matt 19:29 : 29 And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, wife, children, or fields for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.
  • Luke 16:8 : 8 The master praised the dishonest manager for acting shrewdly, because the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.

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    5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

  • Prov 3:13-16
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    15She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 8:9-12
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  • Job 28:1
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    1Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.

  • Prov 8:35
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    35For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD.

  • Prov 4:5-8
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    5Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

    6Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you.

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  • Job 28:12-13
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    12But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding?

    13Mankind does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 16:16
    73%

    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Ezek 28:4
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    4By your wisdom and understanding, you have made wealth for yourself, and you have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries.

  • Job 22:24
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    24and assign your gold to the dust, and the gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines,

  • Deut 4:29
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    29But from there, you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul.

  • Prov 2:10-11
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 25:4
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    4Remove the impurities from silver, and a vessel will come forth for the refiner.

  • Job 28:20
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    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 8:17
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    17I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.

  • Prov 31:10
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    10A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

  • Job 8:5
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    5But if you earnestly seek God and plead for mercy from the Almighty,

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

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    4"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

  • Prov 1:2
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    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

  • Eccl 7:25
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    25I turned my mind to understand, to investigate, and to search out wisdom and the meaning of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the madness of folly.

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    16"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

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    15There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

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    2On the heights along the way, at the crossroads, she takes her stand.

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    20Valuable treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up.

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    15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver.

  • Job 34:16
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    16If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

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    13Hold tightly to instruction; do not let it go. Guard it well, for it is your life.