Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babes.

John 7:48

Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him?

1 Corinthians 1:26-27

For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to fleshly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

1 Corinthians 2:7-8

But we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and which God destined for our glory before the ages.

James 2:6-7

But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

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Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babes.
John 7:48
Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to fleshly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
1 Corinthians 2:7
But we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and which God destined for our glory before the ages.
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?

General references

1 Corinthians 14:32
and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.