1 Corinthians 3:19
King James Version (KJV)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
In context
17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
1 Corinthians 3:19 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
- WEB World English Bible
- For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it hath been written, 'Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;'
- DBY Darby Translation
- For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.