Nehr · 1 Corinthians 3

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

— 1 Corinthians 3:19, King James Version
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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."

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it hath been written, 'Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;'

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