New International Version (NIV)
21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
1 Corinthians 1:21
1 Corinthians 1:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God 1:21 Or resolvedwas pleased through the foolishness of the 1:21 Lit preachingmessage preached to save those who believe.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
21For since the world through all its [earthly] wisdom failed to recognize God, God in His wisdom was well-pleased through the 1:21 The straightforward message of salvation seemed foolish to unbelievers.foolishness of the message preached [regarding salvation] to save those who believe [in Christ and welcome Him as Savior].
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
21God wisely planned that the world would not know him through its own wisdom. It pleased God to use the foolish things we preach to save those who believe.