Jeremiah 9 · Verse 24

Jeremiah 9:24

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.
Jeremiah 9:24, King James Version

Jeremiah 9:24 in other translations

BSBBut 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.
WEBBut let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things,” says the LORD.
ASVbut 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.
YLTBut--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.
DARBYbut let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah, who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
BBEBut if any man has pride, let it be in this, that he has the wisdom to have knowledge of me, that I am the Lord, working mercy, giving true decisions, and doing righteousness in the earth: for in these things I have delight, says the Lord.
WebsterBut 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.

What does Jeremiah 9:24 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
24. Nothing but an experimental knowledge of God will save the nation. understandeth--theoretically; in the intellect. knoweth--practically: so as to walk in My ways (Jr 22:16; Job 22:21; 1Co 1:31). loving kindness--God's mercy is put in the first and highest place, because without it we should flee from God in fear and despair. judgment ... righteousness--loving-kindness towards the godly; judgment towards the ungodly; righteousness the most perfect fairness in all cases [Grotius]. Faithfulness to His promises to preserve the godly, as well as stern execution of judgment on the ungodly, is included in "righteousness." in the earth--contrary to the dogma of some philosophers, that God does not interfere in terrestrial concerns (Psa 58:11). in these ... I delight--as well in doing them as in seeing them done by others (Mi 6:8; 7:18).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 24 But let him that glorieth - To glory in a thing is to depend on it as the means or cause of procuring happiness. But there can be no happiness but in being experimentally acquainted with that God who exercises loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. He who has God's mercy for his portion may well exult; for he need not fear the power of any adversary. Sometimes the ancient heathen poets uttered sentiments of morality far beyond their dispensation. Witness Phocylides on this subject: - Μη γαυρου σοφιῃ, μητ' αλκῃ, μητ' ενι πλουτῳ· Εις Θεος εστι σοφος, δυνατος θ' ἁμα, και τολυολβος. "If wisdom, strength, or riches be thy lot, Boast not; but rather think thou hast them not. One God alone from whom those gifts proceed Is wise, is mighty, and is rich indeed."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Jeremiah 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…

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Jeremiah 9:24 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּ֣יkithatH3588
אִם\־'im-exceptH518
בְּזֹ֞אתbe.Zotin thisH2063
יִתְהַלֵּ֣לyit.ha.Lellet him boastH1984
הַמִּתְהַלֵּ֗לha.mit.ha.Lelwho [-ever] boastsH1984
הַשְׂכֵּל֮has.Kelhe has insightH7919
וְיָדֹ֣עַve.ya.Do.a'and he knowsH3045
אוֹתִי֒'o.Ti<obj.> meH853
כִּ֚יkithatH3588
אֲנִ֣י'a.NiIH589
יְהוָ֔הYah.weh[am] YahwehH3068
עֹ֥שֶׂה'O.seh[who] doesH6213
חֶ֛סֶדChe.sedcovenant loyaltyH2617
מִשְׁפָּ֥טmish.PatjusticeH4941
וּצְדָקָ֖הu.tze.da.Kahand righteousnessH6666
בָּאָ֑רֶץba.'A.retzon the earthH776
כִּֽי\־ki-forH3588
בְאֵ֥לֶּהve.'E.lehin these thingsH428
חָפַ֖צְתִּיcha.Fatz.tiI delightH2654
נְאֻם\־ne.'um-[the] utterance ofH5002
יְהוָֽה\׃\ \סYah.wehYahwehH3068

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Cross references for Jeremiah 9:24

  • 2 Corinthians 10:17

    But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

  • Galatians 6:14

    But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:31

    That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

  • Micah 6:8

    He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

  • Micah 7:18

    Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

  • Psalms 44:8

    In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

  • 1 John 5:20

    And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

  • Psalms 146:7-9

    Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners: The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous: The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

  • John 17:3

    And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  • Psalms 36:5-7

    Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

  • 1 Samuel 15:22

    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.

  • Psalms 91:14

    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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
let him.
4:2; Ps 44:8; Isa 41:16; 45:25; Ro 5:11; *Gr:
1Co 1:31; 2Co 10:17; Ga 6:14; Php 3:3
knoweth.
31:33,34; Ps 91:14; Mt 11:27; Lu 10:22; Joh 17:3; 2Co 4:6; 1Jo 5:20
loving-kindness.
Ex 34:5-7; Ps 36:5-7; 51:1; 145:7,8; 146:7-9; Ro 3:25,26
for.
1Sa 15:22; Ps 99:4; Isa 61:8; Mic 6:8; 7:18

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Context

  • Jeremiah 9:23

    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 9:24

    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.

  • Jeremiah 9:25

    Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised;

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Jeremiah 9:24 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Mas alábese en esto el que se hubiere de alabar: en entenderme y conocerme, que yo soy Jehová, que hago misericordia, juicio, y justicia en la tierra: porque estas cosas quiero, dice Jehová.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Voici, des jours viennent, dit l’ Éternel, et je punirai tous les circoncis avec les incirconcis,
German
Elberfelder 1871		sondern wer sich rühmt, rühme sich dessen: Einsicht zu haben und mich zu erkennen, daß ich Jehova bin, der Güte, Recht und Gerechtigkeit übt auf der Erde; denn daran habe ich Gefallen, spricht Jehova.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		sed in hoc glorietur, qui gloriatur, scire et nosse me, quia ego sum Dominus qui facio misericordiam, et judicium, et justitiam in terra: hæc enim placent mihi, ait Dominus.