Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Thus says the Lord, “
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:
Holman Bible
This is what the Lord says:
the strong man must not boast in his strength;
the wealthy man must not boast in his wealth.
International Standard Version
This is what the LORD says: "The wise man is not to boast in his wisdom; the strong man is not to boast in his strength; and the rich man is not to boast in his riches.
A Conservative Version
Thus says LORD: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor 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;
Amplified
Thus says the Lord, “Let not the one who is wise and skillful boast in his insight; let not the one who is mighty and powerful boast in his strength; let not the one who is rich boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] abundance;
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:
Darby 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:
Julia Smith Translation
Thus said Jehovah, The wise shall not boast in his wisdom, and the strong shall not boast in his strength; the rich shall not boast in his riches:
King James 2000
Thus says 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:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus says Yahweh, "[The] wise man must not boast in his wisdom, and the warrior must not boast in his might, [the] wealthy man must not boast in his wealth.
Modern King James verseion
So says Jehovah, Do not let the wise glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty glory in his might; do not let the rich glory in his riches;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Moreover, thus sayeth the LORD, "Let not the wise man rejoice in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength; neither the rich man in his riches.
NET Bible
The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.
New Heart English Bible
Thus says the LORD, "Do not let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, do not let the rich man glory in his riches;
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, saith Yahweh 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
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;
Youngs 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,
Themes
Delight » What the lord delights in
Love » The lord exercising lovingkindness
Riches » They who possess, should » Not glory in them
Strength » What the mighty should not do
The judgment of babylon » The lord being a God of judgment
Topics
Interlinear
Chakam
Halal
הלל
Halal
הלל
Halal
praise, glory, boast, mad, shine, foolish, fools, commended, rage, celebrate, give, marriage, renowned
praise, glory, boast, mad, shine, foolish, fools, commended, rage, celebrate, give, marriage, renowned
Usage: 165
Usage: 165
Gibbowr
G@buwrah
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 9:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judah's Failures
22
This is what Jehovah says: Dead bodies will fall like manure on the field. They will be like grain that has been cut but not gathered.'
23 Thus says the Lord, “
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 9:11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift. The battle is not to the strong. Bread does not go to the wise, or riches to men of understanding. Men of skill do not always receive favor, but time and unexpected circumstance happens to them all.
1 Kings 20:10-11
Benhadad sent Ahab the following message: May the gods strike me dead if there will be enough dust left from Samaria to give a handful to each soldier who follows me.
Job 31:24-25
If I have made gold my trust, or called fine gold my confidence,
Isaiah 10:8
He boasts: 'Every one of my commanders is a king!
Deuteronomy 8:17
When you succeed do not brag: 'I am rich. I earned it all myself.'
1 Samuel 17:4-10
A fighter came out from the tents of the Philistines. His name was Goliath of Gath. He was over nine feet tall.
1 Samuel 17:42
The Philistine got a good look at David and he despised him. David was only a young man with a healthy complexion and good looks.
Job 5:12-14
He keeps shrewd (crafty) (cunning) people from carrying out their plans so that they cannot do anything successfully.
Psalm 33:16-17
A mighty army does not save the king. A warrior is not delivered by great strength.
Psalm 49:6-13
They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.
Psalm 49:16-18
Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases.
Psalm 52:6-7
The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say:
Psalm 62:10
Do not count on extortion to make you rich. Do not hope to gain anything through robbery. When riches increase, do not depend on them.
Proverbs 11:4
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath. Righteousness delivers from death.
Ecclesiastes 2:13-16
Then I saw that wisdom is better than foolish ways just as the light is better than the dark.
Ecclesiastes 2:19
Who knows if he will be a wise man or a fool? But he will have power over all the work that I have done and in which I have been wise under the sun. This too is vanity.
Isaiah 5:21
You are doomed! You think you are wise. You think you are so very clever.
Isaiah 10:12-13
It will happen when Jehovah has performed all his work on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem. He will say: I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty appearance.
Isaiah 36:8-9
Now, make a deal with my master, the king of Assyria. I will give you two thousand horses if you can put riders on them.
Ezekiel 7:19
They will throw their gold and silver away in the streets like garbage (like an abhorrent thing), because neither silver nor gold can save them when Jehovah pours out his fury. They cannot use it to satisfy their desires or fill their stomachs. Gold and silver led them into sin.
Ezekiel 28:2-9
Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre: 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'In your arrogance you say, 'I am a god (strong deity). I sit on God's throne in the sea.' But you are only human and not a god, although you think you are a god. (2 Thes 2:4)
Ezekiel 29:9
The land of Egypt will become a desolation and waste. Then they will know that I am Jehovah. Because you said: 'The Nile is mine, and I have made it.'
Daniel 3:15
Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, zither, pipes, and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, good! But if you do not worship it you will be thrown into the midst of a blazing furnace that same hour. What god will be able to rescue you from my hand?
Daniel 4:30-31
The king spoke: Is this not great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, extol and honor the King of heaven. All his works are truth, and his ways justice. He is able to abase (humble) (subdue) those who walk in pride.
Daniel 5:18-23
O you king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty.
Amos 2:14-16
Flight will perish from the swift! The strong will not increase his strength. The mighty will not save himself.
Zephaniah 1:18
Their silver and their gold will not be able to keep them safe in the Day of Jehovah's anger (rage) (wrath). He will devour all the nations by the fire of his zeal! He will exterminate all the inhabitants of the earth!
Mark 10:24
The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 12:19-20
I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.'
Acts 12:22-23
The people shouted: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools.
1 Corinthians 1:19-21
It is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. (Isaiah 29:14)
1 Corinthians 1:27-29
Instead God chose the foolish things of the world to confuse (shame) the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to confuse (shame) the things that are mighty.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some by longing for it have been led away from the faith. They have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
James 3:14-16
If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.