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 1:27-29

1:27 But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong. 1:28 God chose ²  what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, 1:29 so that no one can boast in his presence.

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

[1:28]  ² tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.