"And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain." — 1 Corinthians 3:20

1 Corinthians 3:20 · KJV

“And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.”

— 1 Corinthians 3:20

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

1 Corinthians 3 — Context

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.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

Cross References

Psalms 94:11

The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they {are} vanity.

Colossians 2:8

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. {rudiments: or, elements} {make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray}

Romans 1:21

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified {him} not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Job 11:11-12

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider {it}?

Psalms 2:1

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? {rage: or, tumultuously assemble} {imagine: Heb. meditate}