Berean Standard Bible
“This 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.”
In Jeremiah 9 the prophet laments the deceit and unfaithfulness of his people and warns of coming judgment. In the middle of that sorrow, God gives a word about what people are tempted to boast in.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
This 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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh says, “Don’t let the wise man glory in his wisdom. Don’t let the mighty man glory in his might. Don’t let the rich man glory in his riches.
King James Version (KJV)
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 Standard Version (ASV)
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 (BBE)
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:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Así dijo Jehová: No se alabe el sabio en su sabiduría, ni en su valentía se alabe el valiente, ni el rico se alabe en sus riquezas.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El Señor dice: No se enorgullezca el sabio en su sabiduría, ni el poderoso en su poder, ni el rico en su riqueza.
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