For truly you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
For I speak to your shame. Is it so that there is not a wise one among you, not even one in your midst who shall be able to judge between his brother?
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honorable, but we are despised.
Woe to those wise in their own eyes, and bright in their own sight!
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
I have heard the rebuke meant to shame me, and the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer.
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 lift them up.
Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
For foolish man would be wise, and man is born a wild ass's colt.
and would tell you the secrets of His wisdom, that sound wisdom is manifold? Know therefore that God forgets for you some of your iniquity.
Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?
And Job answered and said,
How have you advised those not wise, or fully declared wise plans?