8 Bible Verses about Foolishness Of Men

They claimed to be wise, but became fools,

For this world's "wisdom" is foolishness to God. For it is written [Job 5:13], "He [i.e., God] catches wise people in their cleverness."

they do not have any sense; they do not keep their promises; they fail to show natural affection; and they are merciless.

Where is the wise person? And where is the expert in the law? [And] where is the debater of this world?

But they will not advance any farther [in their sin] because their foolish ways will become obvious to everyone, just as those of Jannes and Jambres were.

You foolish people [of the churches] of Galatia [Note: This was a province in present-day Turkey], who tricked you? Was not Jesus Christ graphically portrayed before you as being put to death on a cross?

And again, it says [Psa. 94:11], "The Lord knows that the thoughts of 'wise people' are worthless."

But God chose what the world considers foolish [i.e., people with little apparent ability], in order to shame the "wise people." And He chose what the world considers weak in order to shame what it considers strong.