1 Corinthians 3:19

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} the wisdom{G4678} of this{G5127} world{G2889} is{G2076}{(G5748)} foolishness{G3472} with{G3844} God{G2316}. For{G1063} it is written{G1125}{(G5769)}, He taketh{G1405}{(G5740)} the wise{G4680} in{G1722} their own{G846} craftiness{G3834}.
Strong's King James
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with Yahweh, because it's written, "HE IS THE ONE WHO CATCHES THE WISE IN THEIR CRAFTINESS."
The F.O.G*
[19] This world's wisdom is utter foolishness to יהוה. As He says in Scripture, "He catches the wise in their own clever schemes."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it hath been written, ‘Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;’
Young's Literal Translation

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