Romans 1:22

They claimed to be wise, but they have become fools;

Romans 12:16

Keep in harmony with one another; instead of being ambitious, associate with humble folk; never be self-conceited.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Let no one deceive himself about this; whoever of you imagines he is wise with this world's wisdom must become a 'fool,' if he is really to be wise.

Ephesians 2:3

among whom all of us lived, we as well as you, when we obeyed the passions of our flesh, carrying out the dictates of the flesh and its impulses, when we were objects of God's anger by nature, like the rest of men.

James 2:20

But will you understand, you senseless fellow, that faith without deeds is dead?

James 3:13-17

Who among you is wise and learned? Let him show by his good conduct, with the modesty of wisdom, what his deeds are.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.

Man be

Bible References

For vain

Romans 1:22
They claimed to be wise, but they have become fools;
James 2:20
But will you understand, you senseless fellow, that faith without deeds is dead?

Would

Romans 12:16
Keep in harmony with one another; instead of being ambitious, associate with humble folk; never be self-conceited.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself about this; whoever of you imagines he is wise with this world's wisdom must become a 'fool,' if he is really to be wise.
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and learned? Let him show by his good conduct, with the modesty of wisdom, what his deeds are.

Man be

Ephesians 2:3
among whom all of us lived, we as well as you, when we obeyed the passions of our flesh, carrying out the dictates of the flesh and its impulses, when we were objects of God's anger by nature, like the rest of men.