Jeremiah 9:23
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New International Version (©1984)
This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches,

New Living Translation (©2007)
This is what the LORD says: "Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches;

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
This is what the LORD says: Don't let wise people brag about their wisdom. Don't let strong people brag about their strength. Don't let rich people brag about their riches.

King James Bible
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:

American King James Version
Thus said 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:

American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah, 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;

Bible in Basic English
This is the word of the Lord: Let not the wise man take pride in his wisdom, or the strong man in his strength, or the man of wealth in his wealth:

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thus saith the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the strong man glory in his strength, and let not the rich man glory in his riches:

Darby Bible Translation
Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might; let not the rich glory in his riches:

English Revised 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:

Webster's Bible Translation
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:

World English Bible
Thus says Yahweh, Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don't let the rich man glory in his riches;

Young's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah: Let not the wise boast himself in his wisdom, Nor let the mighty boast himself in his might, Let not the rich boast himself in his riches,

Geneva Study Bible

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the {r} wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

(r) As none can save himself by his own labour, or any worldly means, he shows that it is vain to put our trust in it, but that we trust in the Lord, and rejoice in him, who only can deliver.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

23. wisdom-political sagacity; as if it could rescue from the impending calamities.

might-military prowess.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

9:23-26 In this world of sin and sorrow, ending soon in death and judgement, how foolish for men to glory in their knowledge, health, strength, riches, or in any thing which leaves them under the dominion of sin and the wrath of God! and of which an account must hereafter be rendered; it will but increase their misery. Those are the true Israel who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Let us prize the distinction which comes from God, and will last for ever. Let us seek it diligently.


1 Kings 20:10 Ben-hadad sent to him and said, "May the gods do so to me and more also, if the dust of Samaria will suffice for handfuls for all the people who follow me."
1 Kings 20:11 Then the king of Israel replied, "Tell him, 'Let not him who girds on his armor boast like him who takes it off.'"
Job 31:24 "If I have put my confidence in gold, And called fine gold my trust,
Job 31:25 If I have gloated because my wealth was great, And because my hand had secured so much;
Psalm 49:6 Even those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?
Ecclesiastes 9:11 I again saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift and the battle is not to the warriors, and neither is bread to the wise nor wealth to the discerning nor favor to men of ability; for time and chance overtake them all.
Isaiah 10:8 For it says, "Are not my princes all kings?
Isaiah 47:10 "You felt secure in your wickedness and said, 'No one sees me,' Your wisdom and your knowledge, they have deluded you; For you have said in your heart, 'I am, and there is no one besides me.'
Ezekiel 28:3 Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; There is no secret that is a match for you. (NASB ©1995)

Boast Glory Mighty Pride Rich Riches Strength Strong Wealth Wisdom Wise Word


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:

wise. Job 5:12-14 Ps 49:10-13,16-18 Ec 2:13-16,19 9:11 Isa 5:21 Isa 10:12,13 Eze 28:2-9 Ro 1:22 1Co 1:19-21,27-29 3:18-20 Jas 3:14

neither. De 8:17 1Sa 17:4-10,42 1Ki 20:10,11 Ps 33:16,17 Isa 10:8 Isa 36:8,9 Eze 29:9 Da 3:15 4:30,31,37 5:18-23 Am 2:14-16 Ac 12:22,23

rich. Job 31:24,25 Ps 49:6-9 52:6,7 62:10 Pr 11:4 Eze 7:19 Zep 1:18 Mr 10:24 Lu 12:19,20 1Ti 6:10

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