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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

Jeremiah 9:24

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Jeremiah is warning Judah against trusting in what the world admires. The verse just before tells the wise, mighty and rich not to boast in their wisdom, strength or wealth.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But 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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 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.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sientan orgullo sólo de esto: de conocerme bien y comprender que yo soy el Señor que exige vivir de manera justa y actuar siempre con rectitud, de saber que mi amor es firme, y que así me gusta ser.

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