21 For death has come through our windows,
Has entered our palaces,
To kill off (A)the children—[a]no longer to be outside!
And the young men—[b]no longer on the streets!

22 Speak, “Thus says the Lord:

‘Even the carcasses of men shall fall (B)as refuse on the open field,
Like cuttings after the harvester,
And no one shall gather them.’ ”

23 Thus says the Lord:

(C)“Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his (D)might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 9:21 Lit. from outside
  2. Jeremiah 9:21 Lit. from the square

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