Human Glorying Corrected
J. P. Lange. Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus said the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might… I. THE THINGS IN WHICH NOT TO GLORY. 1. Those which to the natural man seem most desirable — wisdom, strength, riches. 2. Those in which these Jews inclined presumptuously to boast — external, carnal advantages. II. EVERY MAN MUST HAVE SOMETHING IN WHICH TO GLORY. 1. That which he esteems as his highest blessing and honour. 2. God sets before us the best objects of glorying. (1) "Me"; both "understood" and "known." (2) The qualities in which God delights.Mercy, or loving kindness, as opposed to their vaunted strength. Judgment, and righteousness, as opposed to their oppression of the weak and distressed. (J. P. Lange.) Parallel Verses 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: WEB: 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;