For wisdom [is] better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.

There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth [is] far above rubies.

" Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

"who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

Because Your lovingkindness [is] better than life, My lips shall praise You.

Whom have I in heaven [but You?] And [there is] none upon earth [that] I desire besides You.

My flesh and my heart fail; [But] God [is] the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.