Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jeremiah 9:23-24

"Thus saith Jehovah, 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; but 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." — Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ASV)

This was the God who turned again to his rebellious people, and who would have been glad if they had only known him. He would have made them richer than the rich, wiser than the wise, and mightier than the mighty; but they would not have the things in which Jehovah delighted.