Jeremiah 9:23
Jeremiah · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“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:”Jeremiah 9:23
What Does Jeremiah 9:23 Mean?
Jeremiah 9:23 is found in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 9, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility, and Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Jeremiah 9:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”1 Corinthians 1:27“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”John 17:3“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”Philippians 3:8“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”1 Corinthians 1:31“That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”Isaiah 5:21“Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”Ecclesiastes 9:11“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”Galatians 6:14“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”Romans 1:22“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,”1 Corinthians 3:18“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”James 1:9“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”2 Corinthians 10:17“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”Psalms 49:6“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;”Ezekiel 7:19“They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity.”Job 31:24“If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;”1 Corinthians 1:19“For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”James 3:14“But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.”1 Kings 20:10“And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.”Proverbs 11:4“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.”
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