1 Corinthians 1:19

Updated: June 3, 2025

For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} it is written{G1125}{(G5769)}, I will destroy{G622}{(G5692)} the wisdom{G4678} of the wise{G4680}, and{G2532} will bring to nothing{G114}{(G5692)} the understanding{G4907} of the prudent{G4908}.

KJV with Strongs

(19) For it's written, 'I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTELLIGENT, I WILL REJECT.'

The F.O.G

[19] As Scripture declares: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; I will frustrate the intelligence of the intelligent," says יהוה.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for it hath been written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;’

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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