ESV Reformation Study Bible – Jer 9:12
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Jer 9:12

9:12 wise . . . understand. This language is reminiscent of the concept of wisdom as God-given knowledge (Prov. 1:2–5). The idea of wisdom as a recommendation of Israel among the nations (Deut. 4:6) has now been overturned.