1 Corinthians 1:21

For since in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, God was contented by the foolishness of proclaiming to save them believing.

Matthew 11:25

In that time Jesus having answered, said, I acknowledge to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for thou hast hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to children.

Luke 10:21

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I will acknowledge to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: yes Father, for so was it benevolence before thee.

Daniel 2:20

Daniel. answered and said, For this the name of God being praised from forever and even to forever: for wisdom and strength are to him:

Romans 1:20-22

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world, being understood by things made, are inspected, truly both his eternal power and divinity; so that they are inexcusable:

Romans 1:28

And as they chose not to have God in knowledge, God delivered them to an adulterated purpose, to do things not fitting;

1 Corinthians 1:24

And to these the called, to both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and wisdom of God.

Ephesians 3:10

That it might now be made known to beginnings and powers in the heavenlies by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Romans 11:33

O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! his judgments how unsearchable, and his ways not traced 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 truly the word of the cross to them perishing is foolishness; but to us saved it is the power of God.

General references

Psalm 94:11
Jehovah knew the thoughts of man that they are vanity.
Luke 11:35
Take heed therefore lest the light in thee be darkness.
John 7:49
But the crowd, not knowing the law, are cursed.
Romans 1:22
Declaring themselves to be wise, they were fools,