World English Bible

1 Corinthians 3:19

“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”

Verse in context — 1 Corinthians 3

If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness.

And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.

Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,

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