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Boast in Knowing Adonai

22 Thus says Adonai:
“Let not the wise boast in his wisdom
    nor the mighty boast in his might
    nor the rich glory in his riches.
23 But let one who boasts boast in this:
    that he understands and knows Me.
    For I am Adonai who exercises lovingkindness,
        justice and righteousness on earth.
    For in these things I delight.”
It is a declaration of Adonai.

24 “Days are soon coming,” declares Adonai, “when I will punish all who are circumcised and yet uncircumcised—

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22 Say, “This is what the Lord declares:

“‘Dead bodies will lie
    like dung(A) on the open field,
like cut grain behind the reaper,
    with no one to gather them.’”

23 This is what the Lord says:

“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom(B)
    or the strong boast of their strength(C)
    or the rich boast of their riches,(D)
24 but let the one who boasts boast(E) about this:
    that they have the understanding to know(F) me,
that I am the Lord,(G) who exercises kindness,(H)
    justice and righteousness(I) on earth,
    for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.

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