Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus spake and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and the intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes:

John 7:48

Hath any one of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

1 Corinthians 1:26-27

For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many fleshly wise, not many men in power, not many men of high birth, are called:

1 Corinthians 2:7-8

but we speak the wisdom of God, which had been hid in mystery, which God predestined before the worlds were, for our glory:

James 2:6-7

but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals.

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 spake and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and the intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes:
John 7:48
Hath any one of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many fleshly wise, not many men in power, not many men of high birth, are called:
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak the wisdom of God, which had been hid in mystery, which God predestined before the worlds were, for our glory:
James 2:6
but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals.

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