1 Corinthians 3:19

God's Word

The wisdom of this world is nonsense in God’s sight. That’s why Scripture says, “God catches the wise in their cleverness.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

Then David was told, “Ahithophel is among those conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

2 Samuel 16:23

In those days both David and Absalom thought that Ahithophel’s advice was like getting an answer from God.

2 Samuel 17:14

Absalom and all the people of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai from Archi’s family is better than Ahithophel’s advice.” (The Lord had commanded Ahithophel’s good advice to be defeated in order to ruin Absalom.)

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that his advice hadn’t been followed, he saddled his donkey, left, and went home to his own city. He gave instructions to his family. Then he hanged himself, died, and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Esther 7:10

So servants hung Haman’s ⌞dead body⌟ on the very pole he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king got over his raging anger.

Job 5:13

He catches the wise with their own tricks. The plans of schemers prove to be hasty.

Psalm 141:10

Let wicked people fall into their own nets, while I escape unharmed.

Exodus 1:10

We have to outsmart them, or they’ll increase in number. Then, if war breaks out, they will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”

Exodus 18:11

who treated Israel with contempt. Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods.”

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice ⌞can stand up⌟ against the Lord.

Isaiah 44:25

I cause the signs of false prophets to fail and make fools of fortunetellers. I make wise men retreat and turn their knowledge into foolishness.

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, we do use wisdom to speak to those who are mature. It is a wisdom that doesn’t belong to this world or to the rulers of this world who are in power today and gone tomorrow.

1 Corinthians 4:6

Brothers and sisters, I have applied this to Apollos and myself for your sake. You should learn from us not to go beyond what is written in Scripture. Then you won’t arrogantly place one of us in opposition to the other.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed and carried about by all kinds of teachings that change like the wind. We will no longer be influenced by people who use cunning and clever strategies to lead us astray.

James 3:15

That kind of wisdom doesn’t come from above. It belongs to this world. It is self-centered and demonic.