I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him[ that is] from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise[ man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty[ man] glory in his might, let not the rich[ man] glory in his riches:But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I[ am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these[ things] I delight, saith the LORD.