Nehr · 1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1:19

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

— 1 Corinthians 1:19, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing."

American Standard Version (ASV)

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for it hath been written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;'

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