Jeremiah 9:23 References

23 Thus says the Lord, "aLet not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the bmighty man boast of his might, let not a crich man boast of his riches;

a Ecclesiastes 9:11, Isaiah 47:10, Ezekiel 28:3-7


Ecclesiastes 9

11 I again saw under the sun that the arace is not to the swift and the bbattle is not to the warriors, and neither is bread to the wise nor cwealth to the discerning nor favor to men of ability; for time and dchance overtake them all.

Isaiah 47

10 "You felt asecure in your wickedness and said, 'bNo one sees me,' Your cwisdom and your knowledge, they have deluded you; For you have said in your heart, 'dI am, and there is no one besides me.'

Ezekiel 28

3 Behold, you are wiser than aDaniel; There is no secret that is a match for you.
4 "By your wisdom and understanding You have acquired ariches for yourself And have acquired gold and silver for your treasuries.
5 "By your great wisdom, by your atrade You have increased your riches And your bheart is lifted up because of your riches--
6 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, 'Because you have amade your heart Like the heart of God,
7 Therefore, behold, I will bring astrangers upon you, The bmost ruthless of the nations. And they will draw their swords Against the beauty of your wisdom And defile your splendor.