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Jeremiah 9:23-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Jeremiah 9:23-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 But rather, let those who boast, boast of this,
that in their prudence they know me,(A)
Know that I, the Lord, act with fidelity,
justice, and integrity on earth.
How I take delight in these—oracle of the Lord.
False Circumcision. 24 See, days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when I will demand an account of all those circumcised in the foreskin:(B)
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Jeremiah 9:23-24
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
23 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; 24 but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practice steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, says the Lord.”[a]
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- 9.23-24 The basis of true religion.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Good News Translation
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Good News Translation
23 The Lord says,
“The wise should not boast of their wisdom,
nor the strong of their strength,
nor the rich of their wealth.
24 (A)If any want to boast,
they should boast that they know and understand me,
because my love is constant,
and I do what is just and right.
These are the things that please me.
I, the Lord, have spoken.”
Jeremiah 9:23-24
New American Standard Bible
Jeremiah 9:23-24
New American Standard Bible
23 This is what the Lord says: “(A)Let no wise man boast of his wisdom, nor let the (B)mighty man boast of his might, nor a (C)rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let the one who boasts (D)boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who (E)exercises [a]mercy, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I (F)delight in these things,” declares the Lord.
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- Jeremiah 9:24 Or faithfulness
Jeremiah 9:23-24
New International Version
Jeremiah 9:23-24
New International Version
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)
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.
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