19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”;
20 and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”
Cross References for 1 Corinthians 3:19-20
Isaiah 47:10 - You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:10
Isaiah 44:25 - who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who overthrows the learning ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:25
1 Corinthians 4:6 - Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6
Matthew 2:12 - And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by an... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:12
2 Samuel 13:3 - Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:3
1 Corinthians 1:19 - For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:19 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:19
Isaiah 29:14 - Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14
2 Samuel 17:14 - Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:14
Psalms 5:10 - Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many s... Click to read the verse Psalms 5:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 5:10
Exodus 1:10 - Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks... Click to read the verse Exodus 1:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:10
Job 5:13 - He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away. Click to read the verse Job 5:13 Click to read the verse Job 5:13
Exodus 18:11 - Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treat... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:11
1 Corinthians 1:18 - Christ the Wisdom and Power of God For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:18
1 Timothy 6:20 - Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opp... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:20 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:20
Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of y... Click to read the verse Romans 12:2 Click to read the verse Romans 12:2
Psalms 146:9 - The Lord watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates th... Click to read the verse Psalms 146:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:9
Esther 7:10 - So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided. Click to read the verse Esther 7:10 Click to read the verse Esther 7:10
2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, an... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:5
Deuteronomy 32:28 - They are a nation without sense, there is no discernment in them. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:28 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:28
Job 37:24 - Therefore, men revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?” Click to read the verse Job 37:24 Click to read the verse Job 37:24
Acts 23:16 - But when the son of Paul’s sister heard of this plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. Click to read the verse Acts 23:16 Click to read the verse Acts 23:16
2 Samuel 17:23 - When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out fo... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:23 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:23
James 3:15 - Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. Click to read the verse James 3:15 Click to read the verse James 3:15
2 Samuel 15:31 - Now David had been told, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David prayed, ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:31 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:31
1 Corinthians 1:20 - Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:20
2 Samuel 16:23 - Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like that of one who inquires of God. That was... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:23 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:23
1 Corinthians 1:19-20 - For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:19-20
Isaiah 19:11-14 - The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give senseless advi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:11-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:11-14
Acts 5:38 - Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their p... Click to read the verse Acts 5:38 Click to read the verse Acts 5:38
Psalms 141:10 - Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. Click to read the verse Psalms 141:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:10
Psalms 9:15-16 - The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have ... Click to read the verse Psalms 9:15-16 Click to read the verse Psalms 9:15-16
Job 18:7 - The vigor of his step is weakened; his own schemes throw him down. Click to read the verse Job 18:7 Click to read the verse Job 18:7
Romans 1:21-22 - For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their... Click to read the verse Romans 1:21-22 Click to read the verse Romans 1:21-22
Psalms 7:14-15 - He who is pregnant with evil and conceives trouble gives birth to disillusionment. Click to read the verse Psalms 7:14-15 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:14-15
Psalms 49:13 - This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sa... Click to read the verse Psalms 49:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:13
1 Corinthians 2:6 - Wisdom From the Spirit We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6
Ezekiel 28:12 - “Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sov... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:12
Luke 20:23 - He saw through their duplicity and said to them, Click to read the verse Luke 20:23 Click to read the verse Luke 20:23
Isaiah 29:14-16 - Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14-16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:14-16