Jeremiah 9:24
But he who glories should glory in this: to know me and to know me well. For I am the Lord, who accomplishes mercy and judgment and justice upon the earth. For these things are pleasing to me, says the Lord.
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In Context
25Behold, the days are approaching, says the Lord, when I will visit upon all who are uncircumcised:
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:22And Samuel said: “Does the Lord want holocausts and victims, and not instead that the voice of the Lord should be obeyed? For obedience is better than sacrifice. And to heed is greater than to offer the fat of rams.
Psalms 36:5Reveal your way to the Lord, and hope in him, and he will accomplish it.
Psalms 44:9Myrrh and balsam and cinnamon perfume your garments, from the houses of ivory. From these, they have delighted you:
Psalms 91:14Those planted in the house of the Lord will flourish in the courts of the house of our God.
Psalms 145:7He preserves the truth forever. He executes judgment for those who suffer injury. He provides food for the hungry. The Lord releases those who are bound.
Isaiah 41:16You will winnow them, and the wind will blow them away, and the whirlwind will scatter them. And you shall exult in the Lord; you shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 9:24-26
Punishment Predicted. ( b. c. 606.) 23 Thus saith the Lord , Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord . 25 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord , that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the… Read the whole commentary →