Jeremiah 9:24

24But let him who boasts boast in this,

that he understands and knows Me,

that I am the Lord,9:24 Cited in 1 Corinthians 1:31 and 2 Corinthians 10:17

who exercises loving devotion,9:24 Forms of the Hebrew chesed are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion; the range of meaning includes love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and mercy, as well as loyalty to a covenant.

justice and righteousness on the earth —

for I delight in these things,”