Matthew 11:25

At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.

John 7:48

have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?

1 Corinthians 1:26-27

for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called.

1 Corinthians 2:7-8

but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory:

James 2:6-7

but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their 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 the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.
John 7:48
have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called.
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory:
James 2:6
but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals?

General references

1 Corinthians 14:32
the prophetic gifts are to be subservient to the prophets.