²³ Thus says the Lord, “^(A)Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the ^(B)mighty man boast of his might, let not a ^(C)rich man boast of his riches; ²⁴ but let him who boasts ^(D)boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who ^(E)exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I ^(F)delight in these things,” declares the Lord.

²⁵ “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “that I will punish all who are circumcised and yet ^(G)uncircumcised— ²⁶ Egypt and Judah, and Edom and the sons of Ammon, and Moab and ^(H)all those inhabiting the desert who clip the hair on their temples; for all the nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are ^(I)uncircumcised of heart.”

¹⁷ But ^(A)he who boasts is to boast in the Lord.