Berean Standard Bible
“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.””
Paul is rebuking the Corinthians for boasting in human leaders and thinking themselves wise. He reminds them that all belong to Christ and that the wisdom of the world is not what they should seek.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
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.”
King James Version (KJV)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own 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:
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For the wisdom of this world is foolish before God. As it is said in the holy Writings, He who takes the wise in their secret designs:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it has been written, 'Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;'
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque la sabiduría de este mundo es necedad para con Dios; pues escrito está: El que prende á los sabios en la astucia de ellos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
porque la sabiduría de este mundo es insensatez a los ojos de Dios. Como está escrito: «Dios enreda a los sabios en la misma sabiduría de que hacen gala».
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