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I, the LORD, have spoken! <a href="/esv/jeremiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.” <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but let the one who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises mercy, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,&#8221 declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am Yahweh who shows lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares Yahweh. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but let the one who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me [and acknowledges Me and honors Me as God and recognizes without any doubt], that I am the LORD who practices lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight,” says the LORD. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the one who boasts should boast in this: that he understands and knows me — that I am the LORD, showing faithful love, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things. This is the LORD’s declaration. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the one who boasts should boast in this, that he understands and knows Me— that I am Yahweh, showing faithful love, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things. This is the LORD&#8217s declaration. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you feel you must brag, then have enough sense to brag about worshiping me, the LORD. What I like best is showing kindness, justice, and mercy to everyone on earth. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If they want to brag, they should brag that they understand and know me. They should brag that I, the LORD, act out of love, righteousness, and justice on the earth. This kind of bragging pleases me, declares the LORD. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> If any want to boast, they should boast that they know and understand me, because my love is constant, and I do what is just and right. These are the things that please me. I, the LORD, have spoken." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Rather, let the one who boasts, boast in this: that he understands and knows me, for I am the LORD who acts with gracious love, justice, and righteousness in the land. I delight in these things," declares the LORD. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth?for I delight in these things,? declares the LORD. <a href="/net/jeremiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the LORD, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things," says the LORD. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but let him who boasts boast in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight," says the LORD. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. <a href="/web/jeremiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But let the boaster boast himself in this, "" In understanding and knowing Me, "" For I [am] YHWH, doing kindness, "" Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, "" For I have delighted in these,” "" A declaration of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> But -- in this let the boaster boast himself, In understanding and knowing Me, For I am Jehovah, doing kindness, Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, For in these I have delighted, An affirmation of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But he boasting shall boast in this, to understand and know me, that I am Jehovah, doing mercy, judgment and justice in the earth: for in these I delighted, says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, for I am the Lord that exercise mercy, and judgment, and justice in the earth: for these things please me, saith the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he who glories should glory in this: to know me and to know me well. For I am the Lord, who accomplishes mercy and judgment and justice upon the earth. For these things are pleasing to me, says the Lord. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> But rather, let those who boast, boast of this, that in their prudence they know me, Know that I, the LORD, act with fidelity, justice, and integrity on earth. How I take delight in these—oracle of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but let those who boast boast in this, that they understand and know me, that I am the LORD; I act with steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But let him who glories glory in this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who executes lovingkindness, justice and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, says the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But whoever boasts shall boast in this, whoever understands and knows me, that I AM LORD JEHOVAH, performing grace and judgment and righteousness in the earth, and in these things I have delighted, says LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But let him that glorieth glory in this, That he understandeth, and knoweth Me, That I am the LORD who exercise mercy, Justice, and righteousness, in the earth; For in these things I delight, Saith the LORD. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> but let him that boasts boast in this, the understanding and knowing that I am the Lord that exercise mercy, and judgment, and righteousness, upon the earth; for in these things is my pleasure, saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=3016" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/9.htm">A Lament over Zion</a> …23This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. 24<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: yiṯ·hal·lêl (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To shine.">let him who boasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ham·miṯ·hal·lêl (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shine.">boast</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: bə·zōṯ (Prep-b:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">in this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: haś·kêl (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">that he understands</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yā·ḏō·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and knows</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">am the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who exercises</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">loving devotion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">on the earth—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">I delight</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ḇə·’êl·leh (Prep-b:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">in these things,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 25“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish all who are circumcised yet uncircumcised:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a> Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a> Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a> My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. <a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8</a> In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah <a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a> In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult. <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Romans 5:11</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a> But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a> For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a> Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. <a href="/psalms/105-3.htm">Psalm 105:3</a> Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. <a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Isaiah 41:16</a> You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a> The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, said the LORD.let him.<a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2</a> And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.<a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Psalm 44:8</a> In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.<a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Isaiah 41:16</a> Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.knoweth.<a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33,34</a> But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people… <a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14</a> Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.<a href="/matthew/11-27.htm">Matthew 11:27</a> All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.loving-kindness.<a href="/exodus/34-5.htm">Exodus 34:5-7</a> And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD… <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5-7</a> Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds… <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.for.<a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a> And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.<a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalm 99:4</a> The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.<a href="/isaiah/61-8.htm">Isaiah 61:8</a> For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/9-22.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-10.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-11.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Exercises</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Glories</a> <a href="/james/2-13.htm">Glorieth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-5.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-2.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Love</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-23.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-5.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">True.</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-21.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-13.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/9-25.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-16.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Exercises</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Glories</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">Glorieth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-15.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-5.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">Love</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-18.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-14.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-21.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-8.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-5.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-3.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 9</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/9-1.htm">Jeremiah laments the people for their manifold sins;</a> 9. <a href="/jeremiah/9-9.htm">and for their judgment.</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Disobedience is the cause of their bitter calamity.</a> 17. <a href="/jeremiah/9-17.htm">He exhorts to mourn for their destruction;</a> 23. <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">and to trust not in themselves, but in God.</a> 25. <a href="/jeremiah/9-25.htm">He threatens both Jews and Gentiles.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But let him who boasts boast in this, This phrase emphasizes the proper focus of human pride and confidence. In the biblical context, boasting is often associated with human arrogance and self-reliance, which God opposes (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). Here, the call is to redirect any boasting away from personal achievements or wisdom, as seen earlier in <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23</a>, and towards a relationship with God. This aligns with the biblical theme that true wisdom and strength come from God alone (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a>).that he understands and knows Me, Understanding and knowing God is presented as the ultimate goal and source of true wisdom. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational, involving a deep, personal relationship with God. The Hebrew words for "understands" (sakal) and "knows" (yada) imply insight and intimate acquaintance. This echoes the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>, which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength, indicating a comprehensive and devoted relationship.that I am the LORD, The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies God's covenant name, highlighting His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. This is the same name revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14-15</a>, underscoring God's unchanging character and His role as the covenant-keeping God of Israel. Recognizing God as LORD is central to understanding His authority and sovereignty.who exercises loving devotion, "Loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses steadfast love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness. This attribute of God is foundational to His interactions with humanity, as seen in His enduring commitment to Israel despite their unfaithfulness (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>). It is also a type of Christ, who embodies God's chesed through His sacrificial love and redemption (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).justice and righteousness on the earth— Justice (mishpat) and righteousness (tsedaqah) are key aspects of God's character and His expectations for human conduct. These terms are often paired in Scripture to describe God's rule and the ideal social order (<a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>). They reflect God's concern for fairness, equity, and moral integrity, which He desires to see manifested in human society. The prophets frequently called Israel to uphold these values (<a href="/amos/5-24.htm">Amos 5:24</a>).for I delight in these things,” God's delight in loving devotion, justice, and righteousness reveals His values and priorities. This delight indicates that these attributes are not only His nature but also what He desires to see reflected in His people. The concept of God taking pleasure in righteousness is echoed in passages like <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, where God outlines what He requires of humanity.declares the LORD. The phrase "declares the LORD" underscores the authority and certainty of the message. It is a prophetic formula used throughout the Old Testament to affirm that the words spoken are directly from God. This declaration invites the audience to respond with reverence and obedience, recognizing the divine origin and importance of the message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, to whom Jeremiah primarily prophesied, warning them of impending judgment due to their unfaithfulness. 4. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The event during which the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon, a consequence of their disobedience, which Jeremiah prophesied. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_context.htm">Prophetic Context</a> Jeremiah's ministry occurred during a time of great turmoil and impending judgment, calling the people back to a true understanding and relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_and_knowing_god.htm">Understanding and Knowing God</a> The highest pursuit for a believer is to understand and know God personally. This involves studying His Word, prayer, and living in obedience to His commands. <a href="/topical/a/attributes_of_god.htm">Attributes of God</a> God delights in loving devotion, justice, and righteousness. As His followers, we are called to reflect these attributes in our lives, promoting justice and righteousness in our communities. <a href="/topical/b/boasting_in_the_lord.htm">Boasting in the Lord</a> Our confidence and pride should not be in worldly achievements or wisdom but in our relationship with God. This shifts our focus from self to God, fostering humility and gratitude. <a href="/topical/d/delight_in_god's_character.htm">Delight in God’s Character</a> Recognizing what God delights in helps us align our values with His. We should seek to delight in what pleases God, fostering a heart that mirrors His. <a href="/topical/p/practical_righteousness.htm">Practical Righteousness</a> Understanding God’s character should lead to practical expressions of faith, such as acts of kindness, fairness, and integrity in our daily interactions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_boast_in_god.htm">What does it mean to boast in God?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_value_devotion_over_achievements.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24 prioritizes knowing God over wisdom, might, or riches--why would an all-knowing deity require such devotion while devaluing human achievements?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_righteousness_apart_from_law.htm">(Romans 3:21-22) How do we reconcile the idea of being made righteous 'apart from the law' with Old Testament passages that emphasize strict adherence to the law?</a> <a href="/q/does_job_8_11-13_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Job 8:11-13 compares the fate of sinners to papyrus plants withering; does this metaphor conflict with other biblical teachings about God's mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Let him that glorieth glory in this . . .--The passage is interesting as having clearly been present to the mind of St. Paul in writing <a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm" title="That, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.">1Corinthians 1:31</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm" title="But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord.">2Corinthians 10:17</a>. He had learnt from it to estimate the wisdom and the greatness on which the Corinthians prided themselves at their true value. We may find a parallel even in the higher words which teach us that "eternal life is to know God" (<a href="/john/17-3.htm" title="And this is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.">John 17:3</a>), to understand those attributes, love, judgment, righteousness, which we associate with our thoughts of Him, as indeed they are in their infinite perfection, and which when we know them as we ought to know, we must needs strive to reproduce.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - The knowledge of God relates to three leading attributes, the combination of which is very instructive. First, loving-kindness. This is not to be understood in a vague and general sense of the love of God to all mankind; the term has a special connotation with regard to the Israelitish people. God shows loving-kindness to those with whom he is in covenant; hence the combination "loving-kindness and faithfulness" (<a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a>, corrected version), and as here (comp. <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Psalm 5:7, 8</a>; <a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5, 6</a>), "mercy and righteousness." Israel is weak and erring, and needs mercies of all sorts, which Jehovah, in his "loving-kindness," vouchsafes. Next, judgment, or justice. Jehovah is a King, helps the poor and weak to their right, and punishes the wrong-doer (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/21-12.htm">Jeremiah 21:12</a>). Then, righteousness - a similar but wider term. This is the quality which leads its subject to adhere to a fixed rule of conduct. God's rule is his covenant; hence "righteousness" shows itself in all such acts as tend to the full realizing of the covenant with Israel, including the "plan of salvation." It is by no means to be confined to exacting penalties and conferring rewards. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction let him who boasts יִתְהַלֵּ֣ל (yiṯ·hal·lêl) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine boast הַמִּתְהַלֵּ֗ל (ham·miṯ·hal·lêl) Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine in this, בְּזֹ֞את (bə·zōṯ) Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, that he understands הַשְׂכֵּל֮ (haś·kêl) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> To be, circumspect, intelligent and knows וְיָדֹ֣עַ (wə·yā·ḏō·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know Me, אוֹתִי֒ (’ō·w·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case that כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who exercises עֹ֥שֶׂה (‘ō·śeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make loving devotion, חֶ֛סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty justice מִשְׁפָּ֥ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and righteousness וּצְדָקָ֖ה (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively on the earth— בָּאָ֑רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I delight חָפַ֖צְתִּי (ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in these things,” בְאֵ֥לֶּה (ḇə·’êl·leh) Preposition-b | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who glories glory (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 9:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 9:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/9-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 9:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 9:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>