Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Jeremiah 9:23 in English Standard Version "Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches," Pr 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Pr 21:30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord. Ec 9:11 Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.