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

²⁵ Whom have I in heaven but you?^(A)
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.^(B)

“For your sake we face death all day long;
    we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”^[a](A)