Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jeremiah 8:8-9

"How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely. The wise men are put to shame, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of Jehovah; and what manner of wisdom is in them?" — Jeremiah 8:8-9 (ASV)

How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?

This test may serve as a motto for some, in these days, who believe themselves to be wiser than Scripture, and who fancy that, in their great wisdom, they are able to correct this inspired Book!

Many set up in the trade of "Bible-makers" nowadays; they profess to be the revealers of revelation, the improvers of this blessed Book of God. Ah! but this passage still stands true, They have rejected the word of the Lord; and what wisdom is in them?