Jeremiah 8:9

For the preaching of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.

and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?

For consider, brethren, who ye are that have been called; not many wise men after the fashion of the world, not many mighty, not many noble;

For the preaching of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.

and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Take heed therefore, that the light which is within thee be not darkness.

professing to be wise, they became fools,

For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nought the discernment of the discerning."