Jeremiah 9:23

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Neither

General references

Proverbs 21:30

1 Corinthians 1:29

2 Corinthians 10:17

Bible References

Wise

Which destroyeth the devices of the subtle, so that they are not able to perform the things that they take in hand;

For he seeth that wise men also die and perish together, as well as the ignorant and foolish, and leave their riches for others.

And I saw that wisdom excelleth foolishness, as far as light doth darkness.

So I turned me unto other things under the Sun, and I saw that in running it helpeth not to be swift; in battle it helpeth not to be strong; to feeding it helpeth not to be wise; to riches, it helpeth not to be suttle; to be had in favour, it helpeth not to be cunning: but that all lieth in time and fortune.

Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.

Wherefore the LORD sayeth: As soon as I have performed my whole work upon the hill of Zion and Jerusalem, then will I also visit the noble and stout king of Assyria, with his wisdom and pride."

"Thou son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, 'Thus sayeth the LORD God: Because thou hast a proud heart and hast said, 'I am a God, I have my seat in the midst of the sea like a God,' whereas thou art but a man, and not God, and yet standest in thine own conceit, that thou art God:

When they counted themselves wise, they became fools

For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and will cast away the understanding of the prudent."

Let no man deceive himself. If any man seem wise among you, let him be a fool in this world, that he may be wise.

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, rejoice not: neither be liars against the truth.

Neither

And beware that thou say not in thine heart, 'My power and the might of mine own hand hath done me all these acts.'

And then came a man and stood in the midst, out of the tents of the Philistines, named Goliath of Gath: six cubits and a handbreadth long,

Then Benhadad sent unto him and said, "Thus do the gods to me and so thereto, if the dust of Samaria be enough for all the people that follow me, that every man may have a handful."

There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of a host; neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength.

for he sayeth, "Are not my princes all kings?

Now therefore deliver hostages that thou rebel no more against my lord the king of the Assyrians, and I will give thee two thousand horses if thou be able to set men upon them.

Yea, the land of Egypt shall be desolate and waste, and they shall know that I am the LORD: Because he said, 'The water is mine, I myself have made it.'

Well, be ready hereafter, when ye hear the noise of the trumpets blow with the harps, shawmes psalteries, symphonies and all the other melodies: that ye fall down, and worship the Image which I have made. But if ye worship it not, ye shall be cast immediately in to a hot burning oven. Let's see what God is there, that may deliver you out of my hands!"

and said, "This is the great city of Babylon, which I myself, with my power and strength, have made a king's court, for the honour of my majesty."

O king, God the highest gave unto Nebuchadnezzar, thy father, the dignity of a king, with worship and honor:

so that the swift shall not escape, neither the strong be able to do anything: no, the giant shall not save his own life.

And the people gave a shout, saying, "It is the voice of a god and not of a man."

General references

There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, there is no counsel against the LORD.

that no flesh should rejoice in his presence.

Let him that rejoiceth, rejoice in the Lord.