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Berean Standard Bible

“And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.””

1 Corinthians 3:20

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In 1 Corinthians 3 Paul warns the Corinthians against boasting in human leaders and human wisdom. He says that the wisdom of this world is folly with God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

World English Bible (WEB)

And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.”

King James Version (KJV)

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise that they are vain.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And again, The Lord has knowledge of the reasonings of the wise, that they are nothing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and again, 'The Lord does know the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y otra vez: El Señor conoce los pensamientos de los sabios, que son vanos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Además, también dice: «El Señor conoce los razonamientos humanos, y sabe cuán inútiles son».

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