Jeremiah 9:24

New International Reader's Version

But here is what the one who brags should boast about. They should brag that they have the understanding to know me. I want them to know that I am the Lord. No matter what I do on earth, I am always kind, fair and right. And I take delight in this,” announces the Lord.

Cross References

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the Lord our God.

Psalm 34:2

I will find my glory in knowing the Lord. Let those who are hurting hear me and be joyful.

Psalm 34:3

Join me in giving glory to the Lord. Let us honor him together.

Psalm 44:8

All day long we talk about how great God is. We will praise your name forever.

Psalm 44:9

But now you have turned your back on us and made us humble. You don’t march out with our armies anymore.

Psalm 51:1

God, have mercy on me according to your faithful love. Because your love is so tender and kind, wipe out my lawless acts.

Psalm 91:14

The Lord says, “I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe, because he trusts in me.

Psalm 99:4

The King is mighty and loves justice. He has set up the rules for fairness. He has done what is right and fair for the people of Jacob.

Isaiah 20:5

People trusted in Cush to help them. They bragged about what Egypt could do for them. But they will lose heart and be put to shame.

Isaiah 41:16

You will toss them in the air. A strong wind will catch them and blow them away. You will be glad because I will make that happen. You will praise me. I am the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 45:25

But the Lord will save all the people of Israel. And so they will boast about the Lord.

Isaiah 61:8

The Lord says, “I love those who do what is right. I hate it when people steal and do other sinful things. So I will be faithful to my people. And I will bless them. I will make a covenant with them that will last forever.

Jeremiah 22:16

He stood up for those who were poor or needy. So everything went well with him. That is what it means to know me,” announces the Lord.

Jeremiah 4:2

Make all your promises in my name. When you promise say, ‘You can be sure that the Lord is alive.’ Be truthful, fair and honest when you make these promises. Then the nations will ask for blessings from me. And they will boast about me.”

Micah 6:8

The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God.

Micah 7:18

Lord, who is a God like you? You forgive sin. You forgive your people when they do what is wrong. You don’t stay angry forever. Instead, you take delight in showing your faithful love to them.

Matthew 11:27

“My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows the Son. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make him known.

Luke 10:22

“My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows who the Son is. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make the Father known.”

John 17:3

And what is eternal life? It is knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Romans 5:11

And that is not all. We are full of joy in God because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of him, God has brought us back to himself.

1 Corinthians 1:31

It is written, “The one who boasts should boast about what the Lord has done.” (Jeremiah 9:24)

2 Corinthians 10:17

But, “The one who brags should brag about what the Lord has done.” (Jeremiah 9:24)

2 Corinthians 4:6

God said, “Let light shine out of darkness.” (Genesis 1:3) He made his light shine in our hearts. His light gives us the light to know God’s glory. His glory is shown in the face of Christ.

Galatians 6:14

I never want to brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through that cross the ways of the world have been crucified as far as I am concerned. And I have been crucified as far as the ways of the world are concerned.

Philippians 3:3

But we have been truly circumcised. We serve God by the power of his Spirit. We boast about what Christ Jesus has done. We don’t put our trust in who we are or what we can do.

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come. He has given us understanding. So we can know the God who is true. And we belong to the true God by belonging to his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

1 Samuel 15:22

But Samuel replied, “What pleases the Lord more? Burnt offerings and sacrifices, or obeying the Lord? It is better to obey than to offer a sacrifice. It is better to do what he says than to offer the fat of rams.