Jeremiah 9:23 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 23 This is what Jehovah says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom;+Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness;And let not the rich man boast about his riches.”+ 1 Timothy 6:17 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 17 Instruct* those who are rich in the present system of things* not to be arrogant,* and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches,+ but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy.+
23 This is what Jehovah says: “Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom;+Let not the mighty man boast about his mightiness;And let not the rich man boast about his riches.”+
17 Instruct* those who are rich in the present system of things* not to be arrogant,* and to place their hope, not on uncertain riches,+ but on God, who richly provides us with all the things we enjoy.+