1 Corinthians 3:19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.In other versions
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
ASV
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:
BBE
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness.
DBY
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness."
WEB
for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it hath been written, `Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;'
YLT
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness.
ENG
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
WBT
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
BSB
In context
17If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
21Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's;
