“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.

² and if in a truthful, just and righteous way
    you swear,^(A) ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’^(B)
then the nations will invoke blessings^(C) by him
    and in him they will boast.^(D)”

¹⁶ You will winnow^(A) them, the wind will pick them up,
    and a gale^(B) will blow them away.^(C)
But you will rejoice^(D) in the Lord
    and glory^(E) in the Holy One^(F) of Israel.

²⁵ But all the descendants^(A) of Israel
    will find deliverance^(B) in the Lord
    and will make their boast in him.^(C)

³⁵ Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;^(A)
    gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
    and glory in your praise.”