BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
24but let the one who boasts boast about this:
that they have the understanding to know me,
that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:24
Jeremiah 9:24 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
24but let the one who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises mercy, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
24but let the one who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me [and acknowledges Me and honors Me as God and recognizes without any doubt], that I am the Lord who practices lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight,” says the Lord. [1 Cor 1:31; 2 Cor 10:17]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
24But let him who boasts boast in this,
that he understands and knows Me,
that I am the Lord,
who exercises loving devotion,
justice and righteousness on the earth —
for I delight in these things,”
declares the Lord.
American Standard Version (ASV)
24but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
24But let him that glorieth, glorie in this, that he vnderstandeth, and knoweth me: for I am the Lord, which shewe mercie, iudgement, and righteousnes in the earth: for in these things I delite, sayth the Lord.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
24But let him who glories glory in this,
that he has understanding, and knows me,
that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth,
for I delight in these things,” says Yahweh.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
24But 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.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
24If they want to be proud about something,
they should be proud that they know me.
They should boast that they understand who I am.
I am the Lord.
I am faithful in my love for my people.
I always do what is right and fair.
It makes me happy when people live in that way too.’
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
24But let the boaster boast himself in this, || In understanding and knowing Me, || For I [am] YHWH, doing kindness, || Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, || For I have delighted in these,” || A declaration of YHWH.