Jer Jeremiah, chapter Book of Jeremiah, chapter 9
But let him who boasts boast in this,
that he understands and knows Me,
that I am the LORD,9:24 Cited in 1 Corinthians 1:31 and 2 Corinthians 10:17
who exercises loving devotion,9:24 Forms of the Hebrew chesed are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion; the range of meaning includes love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and mercy, as well as loyalty to a covenant.
justice and righteousness on the earth —
for I delight in these things,”
declares the LORD.