Jeremiah 9:24
22 Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them.
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:
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 uncircumcised;
26 Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- But let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things,” says the LORD.
- ASV
- but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
- DARBY
- but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] Jehovah, who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
- BLB
- that but let the one glorying glory in this, understanding and knowing Me, that I [am] YHWH, exercising loving devotion, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for in these [things] I delight!” A declaration of YHWH.
- ÅB
- Men den som vil rose seg, han rose seg av at han er forstandig og kjenner meg, at jeg er Herren, som gjør miskunnhet, rett og rettferdighet på jorden; for i det har jeg velbehag, sier Herren.
- OTB
- men la den som er stolt, være stolt av dette: at de har forstand til å kjenne meg, at jeg er Herren som utøver godhet, rettferdighet og rett på jorden, for i disse har jeg behag," sier Herren.
- B1930
- Men den som vil rose sig, han rose sig av at han er forstandig og kjenner mig, at jeg er Herren, som gjør miskunnhet, rett og rettferdighet på jorden; for i det har jeg velbehag, sier Herren.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Corinthians 10:17
But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Read in contextGalatians 6:14
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:31
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Read in contextMicah 6:8
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Read in contextMicah 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Read in contextPsalms 44:8
In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.
Read in context1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Read in contextPsalms 146:7–9
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:
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