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23 Thus says Yahweh, “(A)Let not a wise man boast in his wisdom, and let not the (B)mighty man boast in his might; let not a (C)rich man boast in his riches, 24 but let him who boasts (D)boast in this, that he [a]understands and knows Me, that I am Yahweh who (E)shows lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I (F)delight in these things,” declares Yahweh.

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  1. Jeremiah 9:24 Lit has insight

23 The Lord proclaims:
    the learned should not boast of their knowledge,
        nor warriors boast of their might,
        nor the rich boast of their wealth.
24 No, those who boast should boast in this:
    that they understand and know me.
I am the Lord who acts with kindness,
    justice, and righteousness in the world,
        and I delight in these things,
            declares the Lord.

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