45. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
46. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47. "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish.
24. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
25. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.
26. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
29. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
30. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
31. I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.
32. I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.