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23 Thus says the Lord: Do not let the wise boast in their wisdom; do not let the mighty boast in their might; do not let the wealthy boast in their wealth;(A)

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23 This is what the Lord says:

“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom(A)
    or the strong boast of their strength(B)
    or the rich boast of their riches,(C)

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24 but let those who boast boast in this, that they understand and know me, that I am the Lord; I act with steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord.(A)

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24 but let the one who boasts boast(A) about this:
    that they have the understanding to know(B) me,
that I am the Lord,(C) who exercises kindness,(D)
    justice and righteousness(E) on earth,
    for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.

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17 “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”(A)

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17 But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 10:17 Jer. 9:24