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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

True Wisdom and the Coming Judgment

23 This is what the Lord says: “The wise man is not to boast in his wisdom; the strong man is not to boast in his strength; and the rich man is not to boast in his riches. 24 Rather, let the one who boasts, boast in this: that he understands and knows me, for I am the Lord who acts with gracious love, justice, and righteousness in the land. I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.

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