Proverbs 2:4

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if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 13:44 : 44 Parables on the Kingdom of Heaven“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.
  • Job 3:21 : 21 to those who wait for death that does not come, and search for it more than for hidden treasures,
  • Job 28:12-20 : 12 No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding? 13 Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says,‘It is not with me.’ And the sea says,‘It is not with me.’ 15 Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 16 It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. 18 Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls. 19 The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold. 20 God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?
  • Ps 19:10 : 10 They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
  • Ps 119:14 : 14 I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
  • Prov 8:18-19 : 18 Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
  • Eccl 4:8 : 8 A man who is all alone with no companion, he has no children nor siblings; yet there is no end to all his toil, and he is never satisfied with riches. He laments,“For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is futile and a burdensome task!
  • Matt 6:19-21 : 19 Lasting Treasure“Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and devouring insect destroy and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and devouring insect do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
  • Matt 19:21-22 : 21 Jesus said to him,“If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.
  • Matt 19:29 : 29 And whoever has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.
  • Luke 16:8 : 8 The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.

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

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    35For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the LORD.

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    24and throw your gold in the dust– your gold of Ophir among the rocks in the ravines–

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    29But if you seek the LORD your God from there, you will find him, if, indeed, you seek him with all your heart and soul.

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    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

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    2At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

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    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

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    15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

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  • Job 3:21
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    13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.