Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:19
For it has been written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning will I set aside."
1 Corinthians 2:6
But we speak wisdom among the perfect; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought;
Romans 1:21
because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give thanks; but they became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.

General references

Luke 11:35
Take heed, therefore, lest the light in you be darkness.
John 7:49
But this multitude, who know not the law, are accursed."
Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
1 Corinthians 1:19
For it has been written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning will I set aside."