like.

Matthew 16:26
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, and another to his business.

Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, . . .

Proverbs 8:10, 11, 18-20
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. . . .

seeking.

Job 28:18
Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Psalm 4:6, 7
Many ask, "Who can show us the good?" Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. . . .

Psalm 39:6, 7
Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. . . .

Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
I said of laughter, "It is folly, " and of pleasure, "What does it accomplish?" . . .

Ecclesiastes 12:8, 13
"Futility of futilities, " says the Teacher. "Everything is futile!" . . .