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Pride's Deceptive Security
Commentators, particularly John Calvin, emphasize that this verse is not a standalone proverb but a direct response to the people's attitude. Their pride in their own wisdom, military strength, and wealth made them deaf to God's warnings of judgment. This teaches that glorying in human achievements creates a false sense of security that can be a dangerous obstacle to hearing and heeding God's word.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 9:23
18th Century
Theologian
To the end of (Jeremiah 10:0), the prophet urges upon the people the practical conclusion to be drawn from God’s righteous dealings wit…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 9:23
19th Century
Bishop
Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom. — The long prophecy of judgment had reached its climax. Now there comes the con…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 9:23–24
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 9:23–24
16th Century
Theologian
This is a remarkable passage, and often on people's lips, like other notable sentences known as proverbial sayings. But few rightly consider how th…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 9:23
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 9:23–26
17th Century
Minister
In this world of sin and sorrow, ending soon in death and judgment, how foolish it is for people to glory in their knowledge, health, strength, ric…