And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

I know all about the marvelous destiny I have in store for you, a future planned out in detail. My intention is not to harm you but to surround you with peace and prosperity and to give you a beautiful future, glistening with hope

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.