1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He (g) taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

(g) Be they ever so crafty, yet the Lord will take them when he will discover their treachery.

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¹⁹ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

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