Jeremiah 9:23
Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 48:14 mocks Moab's boast, 'We are mighty men of war'—directly echoing the 'mighty man' who must not boast.
Jeremiah 48:7 shows Moab punished for trusting in works and treasures—an example of the same arrogant self-reliance warned against.
Jeremiah 49:4 rebukes Ammon for boasting in valleys and treasures—mirroring the prohibition against boasting in riches.
Romans 1:22 describes those who claim to be wise but become fools, echoing the futility of boasting in human wisdom.
Proverbs 11:4 declares wealth worthless in the day of wrath, reinforcing that boasting in riches is misplaced.
In Acts 12:23, Herod is struck down for not giving God glory — a direct example of the folly of boasting in human honor.
Luke 12:20 shows God calling the rich fool a fool and demanding his life, illustrating the consequence of boasting in riches.
In Ecclesiastes 9:11, swift, strong, wise, and intelligent do not guarantee success, aligning with the warning against boasting.
In Isaiah 5:21, woe to those wise in their own eyes directly condemns the self-reliant wisdom warned against here.
Isaiah 10:8 records Assyria's king boasting that his commanders are like kings — a prime example of pride in might.
Isaiah 10:13 shows the Assyrian king boasting in his own wisdom and strength, a direct example of the pride Jeremiah warns against.
Isaiah 36:8 has Rabshakeh taunt Judah with an offer of horses — boasting in superior military resources.
Isaiah 36:9 continues the taunt, questioning Judah's ability to resist even Assyria's weakest captain — pride in overwhelming force.
Luke 12:19 presents the rich fool boasting in his abundant grain, a concrete example of the attitude Jeremiah condemns.
Mark 10:24 records Jesus' warning that trusting in riches makes entering God's kingdom hard, a parallel to not boasting in wealth.
Ezekiel 7:19 says silver and gold cannot deliver on the day of wrath, paralleling the futility of boasting in riches.
Ezekiel 28:2-9 depicts the prince of Tyre boasting in his wisdom and claiming divinity, embodying the arrogant spirit condemned here.
Zephaniah 1:18 states that silver and gold cannot save on the day of the Lord's wrath, directly echoing Jeremiah's theme.
Ezekiel 29:9 quotes Pharaoh claiming 'The Nile is mine, and I made it' — a boast in self-sufficiency akin to wisdom or might.
Daniel 3:15 has Nebuchadnezzar boast 'Who is the god who will deliver you?' — a proud challenge trusting his own power.
Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar boasting about Babylon built by his might — a direct example of pride in human achievement.
In Daniel 4:31, Nebuchadnezzar's boast in his own might is met with immediate judgment — a direct illustration of Jeremiah's warning.
In Daniel 4:37, Nebuchadnezzar praises God for humbling the proud — affirming the truth that no one should boast in themselves.
In Daniel 5:18-23, Belshazzar is rebuked for boasting against the Lord despite knowing how God humbled Nebuchadnezzar — another example of the same pride.
In Job 5:12-14, God frustrates the crafty and catches the wise in their own cunning, reinforcing the warning against boasting in wisdom.
Deuteronomy 8:17 directly warns against saying 'my power and might have gotten me this wealth,' a precursor to Jeremiah's message.
James 3:14-16 identifies bitter jealousy and selfish ambition as sources of boasting, calling such wisdom earthly and demonic.
1 Timothy 6:10 warns that love of money leads to evil, closely related to Jeremiah's prohibition against boasting in riches.
1 Kings 20:10 shows Ben-Hadad's boast in his army's size — a vivid example of the boasting in might that Jeremiah warns against.
1 Kings 20:11 gives a proverb against boasting before victory — directly reinforcing the warning not to boast in one's own strength.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20 warns that worldly wisdom is folly to God, aligning with the call not to boast in wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29 says God chooses the weak to shame the strong so that no one may boast before Him.
Psalm 33:16 states that no king is saved by a mighty army — echoing the futility of boasting in human strength.
Psalm 33:17 adds that a horse, despite its strength, cannot save — reinforcing the emptiness of trusting in military power.
In Psalm 49:6-9, those who boast in riches cannot ransom themselves — reinforcing Jeremiah's point that human wealth is empty before God.
In Psalm 49:10-13, both wise and foolish die and leave wealth, underscoring the futility of boasting in riches.
In Psalm 49:16-18, the rich cannot carry their wealth to the grave, supporting the command not to boast in riches.
Psalm 52:7 warns against trusting in great wealth instead of God, echoing the folly of boasting in riches.
Psalm 62:10 cautions against setting one's heart on riches even as they increase, matching Jeremiah's warning not to boast in wealth.
1 Corinthians 1:19-21 declares God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, reinforcing that human wisdom cannot know God.
In 1 Corinthians 1:31, Paul directly quotes Jeremiah's command to boast only in the Lord, applying it to the cross and Christ as our wisdom.
Judges 7:2 shows God reducing Gideon's army to prevent Israel boasting 'my own hand saved me' — directly echoes Jeremiah's warning against boasting in might.
In 2 Corinthians 10:17, Paul again cites the same command to boast in the Lord, reinforcing the principle against self-reliance.
In Galatians 6:14, Paul boasts only in the cross of Christ, a specific expression of Jeremiah's call to boast in knowing God.
In Philippians 3:3, Paul says true believers glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, mirroring Jeremiah's rejection of human boasting.
In Philippians 3:8, Paul counts everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, the very boasting in knowing God that Jeremiah urges.
In 1 Timothy 6:17, Paul warns the rich not to be haughty or hope in riches, directly applying Jeremiah's prohibition against boasting in wealth.
Romans 4:2 notes Abraham could boast if justified by works, but not before God—the same principle that human achievement gives no ground for boasting.
1 Samuel 2:9 states 'not by might shall a man prevail' — the exact principle underlying Jeremiah's call not to boast in human strength.
1 Samuel 14:6 has Jonathan trusting God to save by few or many — the opposite of boasting in might, aligning with Jeremiah's warning.
In Isaiah 45:25, Israel is justified and glories in the LORD—contrasting the false boasting in self condemned in Jeremiah.
In Isaiah 41:16, Israel is commanded to glory in the Holy One—a direct parallel to Jeremiah's call to boast in knowing the Lord.
1 Samuel 17:10 records Goliath's boast in his own strength — a direct example of the boasting Jeremiah condemns.
2 Kings 14:10 warns Amaziah not to let victory make him proud — a direct parallel to the warning against boasting in might.
In Proverbs 21:30, no human wisdom can prevail against the Lord—underscoring why boasting in such things is futile.
In Proverbs 3:5, trusting God replaces leaning on human understanding—echoing the warning against boasting in wisdom.
In Psalm 105:3, glorying in God's holy name is commanded—directly parallel to boasting in knowing the Lord.
1 Chron 16:10 calls for boasting in God's holy name — directly parallel to Jeremiah's call to boast in knowing the Lord.
Esther 5:11 shows Haman boasting in riches and position — a vivid example of the pride Jeremiah condemns.
2 Chron 25:19 repeats the warning to Amaziah against boasting in victory — aligns with Jeremiah's prohibition.
Amos 6:13 condemns Israel for boasting, 'Have we not taken Karnaim by our own strength?'—a specific instance of trusting in might.
Judges 16:20 depicts Samson relying on his own strength unaware God left him — a caution against trusting human might, paralleling Jeremiah's warning.
In 2 Corinthians 11:30, Paul boasts in his weaknesses, a concrete way of boasting in the Lord rather than in human might or wisdom.
In 1 Corinthians 3:21, Paul forbids boasting in human leaders, echoing Jeremiah's prohibition against boasting in human wisdom or strength.
In Amos 2:14-16, the swift and strong cannot escape God's judgment — echoing the futility of boasting in human strength.
In 2 Corinthians 1:9, Paul describes relying on God rather than self, which parallels Jeremiah's call to boast only in knowing the Lord.
In 2 Corinthians 11:18, Paul notes that many boast according to the flesh, the very thing Jeremiah condemns, before turning to boast in weakness.
In Job 31:24, Job denies making gold his trust — echoing the warning against boasting in riches from Jeremiah 9:23.
In Job 31:25, Job avoids rejoicing in his wealth — aligning with Jeremiah's warning not to boast in riches.
In Ecclesiastes 2:13-16, wisdom has advantage but the same fate befalls all, tempering the boast in wisdom.
In Ecclesiastes 2:19, a fool may inherit the wise person's labor, showing the vanity of boasting in wisdom.
Zechariah 12:7 says God saves Judah first so that no group may boast over another—reinforcing the theme of human boasting being forbidden.
Ezekiel 28:12 describes the king of Tyre's wisdom and beauty—the very gifts that become occasions for pride, akin to Jeremiah's warning.
In Hebrews 11:26, Moses esteeming Christ's reproach greater than Egypt's treasures parallels rejecting boasts in riches for something eternal.
James 1:9 calls the lowly brother to boast in his exaltation—a counterpoint to boasting in wealth, focusing on spiritual status.
James 3:13 contrasts boasting in wisdom with showing wisdom through meekness, echoing Jeremiah's call to not boast in human wisdom.
James 5:1 warns the rich of coming miseries, aligning with Jeremiah's prohibition against boasting in riches as futile.