1 Corinthians 1:19

1:19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent.” ¹ 

1 Corinthians 1:21

1:21 For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching.

1 Corinthians 1:25

1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, ²  and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. ³ 

[1:19]  ¹ sn A quotation from Isa 29:14.

[1:25]  ² tn Grk “than men.”

[1:25]  ³ tn Grk “than men.”