1 Corinthians 3:19
World English Bible (WEB)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”
In context
17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are.
18 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.
19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”
20 And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.”
21 Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,
1 Corinthians 3:19 in every translation
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.