Jeremiah 9:24

But let the boaster boast himself in this, || In understanding and knowing Me, || For I [am] YHWH, doing kindness, || Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, || For I have delighted in these,” || A declaration of YHWH.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

23Thus said YHWH: “Do not let the wise boast himself in his wisdom, || Nor let the mighty boast himself in his might, || Do not let the rich boast himself in his riches,

25“Behold, days are coming,” || A declaration of YHWH, || “And I have laid a charge on all circumcised in the foreskin,

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:22And Samuel says, “Has YHWH had delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices as [in] listening to the voice of YHWH? Behold, listening is better than sacrifice; to give attention than fat of rams;

Psalms 36:5O YHWH, Your kindness [is] in the heavens, || Your faithfulness [is] to the clouds.

Psalms 44:9In anger You have cast off and cause us to blush, || And do not go forth with our hosts.

Psalms 91:14Because he has delighted in Me, || I also deliver him—I set him on high, || Because he has known My Name.

Psalms 145:7They send forth the memorial of the abundance of Your goodness. And they sing of Your righteousness.

Isaiah 41:16You winnow them, and a wind lifts them up, || And a whirlwind scatters them, || And you rejoice in YHWH, || [And] boast yourself 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 →

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