For truly you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
For I say this, Shame to you. So, is there not a wise one among you, not even one in your midst who will be able to judge his brother?
We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are not honored.
Woe to the wise ones in their own eyes, and discerning in their own faces!
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the discerning poor one examines him.
I have heard the chastening of my reproach; and the spirit from my understanding makes me reply.
And now all of them, go back and please come again; and I shall not find among you a wise man.
For You have hidden their heart from understanding; therefore You shall not exalt them.
Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
For empty-minded man takes heart, and man is born a wild ass’s colt.
and would tell you the secrets of wisdom, that there is a doubling for counsel? Know then that God forgets some of your iniquity for you.
Should not a multitude of words be answered? And should a man of lips be justified?
And Job answered and said:
How have you counseled the one not wise or made known an abundance of wisdom?