1 Corinthians 1:21

For in the wisdom of God, since the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save those that believe.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus answered and said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and understanding and hast revealed them unto children.

Luke 10:21

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them unto babes; even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Daniel 2:20

And Daniel spoke and said, Blessed be the name of God from age to age for wisdom and might are his;

Romans 1:20-22

For the invisible things of him, his eternal power and divinity, are clearly understood by the creation of the world and by the things that are made so that there is no excuse;

Romans 1:28

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a perverse understanding, to do those things which are not convenient,

1 Corinthians 1:24

but unto those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Ephesians 3:10

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the congregation the manifold wisdom of God,

Romans 11:33

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments and his ways past finding out!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

The foolishness

Bible References

The foolishness

1 Corinthians 1:18
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those that perish, but unto us who are saved, it is the power of God.

General references

Psalm 94:11
The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Luke 11:35
Take heed therefore if the light which is in thee is darkness.
John 7:49
But this people who do not know the law are cursed.
Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools