Jeremiah 9:23-24
23. wisdom--political sagacity; as if it could rescue from the impending calamities. might--military prowess. 24. Nothing but an experimental knowledge of God will save the nation. understandeth--theoretically; in the intellect. knoweth--practically: so as to walk in My ways (Jr 22:16; Job 22:21; 1Co 1:31). loving kindness--God's mercy is put in the first and highest place, because without it we should flee from God in fear and despair. judgment ... righteousness--loving-kindness towards the godly; judgment towards the ungodly; righteousness the most perfect fairness in all cases [Grotius]. Faithfulness to His promises to preserve the godly, as well as stern execution of judgment on the ungodly, is included in "righteousness." in the earth--contrary to the dogma of some philosophers, that God does not interfere in terrestrial concerns (Psa 58:11). in these ... I delight--as well in doing them as in seeing them done by others (Mi 6:8; 7:18).
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