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

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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 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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  1. Jeremiah 9:24 Or faithfulness