Jeremiah 8:9
“The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?”

What does Jeremiah 8:9 mean?
The Bible verse Jeremiah 8:9 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the Lord; and what wisdom is in them?" This verse is part of the book of Jeremiah, which is one of the major prophets…
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In Jeremiah 8:9, we read, "The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?" This stark declaration serves as a poignant reminder of the precariousness of human wisdom when it stands in opposition to…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding in the Face of Rejection
O Lord our God, we come before You today with humbled hearts, acknowledging Your greatness and our need for Your divine wisdom. We turn our attention to the words from the prophet Jeremiah, where it is declared, "The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they…
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