24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

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24 But the one who boasts should boast in this,
that he understands and knows Me(A)
that I am Yahweh, showing faithful love,
justice, and righteousness on the earth,
for I delight in these things.
This is the Lord’s declaration.

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24 But only[a] in this must the one who boasts boast,
    that he has insight,
and that he knows me,
    that I am Yahweh,
showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness on the earth,
    for in these things I delight,” declares[b] Yahweh.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 9:24 Literally “But it”
  2. Jeremiah 9:24 Literally “a declaration of”

24 If they want to brag, they should brag that they understand and know me.
    They should brag that I, Yahweh, act out of love, righteousness,
        and justice on the earth.
            This kind of bragging pleases me, declares Yahweh.

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24 But let him who glories glory in this,
    that he has understanding, and knows me,
that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness in the earth,
    for I delight in these things,” says Yahweh.

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