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Jeremiah 9:23 KJV
Jeremiah · chapter 9 · verse 23 · King James Version
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:Jeremiah 9:23 · King James Version
Jeremiah 9:23 in context
21For death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young men from the streets.
22Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them.
23Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24But 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.
25Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised;
Cross references
- 1 Corinthians 1:27-29
- Isaiah 5:21
- Ecclesiastes 9:11
- Romans 1:22
- 1 Corinthians 3:18-20
- Psalms 49:6-13
- Ezekiel 7:19
- Job 31:24-25
Key words (Strong's)
- wisdomchokmâhwisdomH2451 →
- mightygibbôwrpowerfulH1368 →
- saithʼâmarto sayH559 →
- gloryhâlalto be clearH1984 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- wisechâkâmwiseH2450 →
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