11 occurrences

'Wise' in the Bible

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Verse ConceptsAdvice, From GodIntelligenceShrewdnessGod DestroyingFalse WisdomWorldly WisdomWisdomDiscernmenttechnologywise

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Verse ConceptsPresent Evil AgePride, Examples OfThoughtReasoned ArgumentFalse WisdomFoolishness Of MenQuestioning GodAgemangirlfriendswise

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Verse ConceptsMidgetsChosen InstrumentsWeakness, SpiritualSmall Things God UsesFoolishness Of GodFoolishness Of MenShaming PeopleChosen DisciplesWise Man Or FoolMighty in its influenceWeakness

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

Verse ConceptsFoundationsCraftsmenGrace, And Christian LifePaul, Apostle To GentilesGod, Grace OfNames And Titles For The ChurchThe Foundation Of The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchTaking HeedThe Grace Given To MenWise Men In The Churchconstruction

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, Examples OfThoughtWisdom, Source Of HumanFalse WisdomFoolish PeopleDeceiving OneselfBe Wise!FoolsDeceptionwise

I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?

Verse ConceptsBelieversShameWisdom, Human ImportanceBelievers JudgingWise Men In The Church

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