New International Version (NIV)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”;
1 Corinthians 3:19
1 Corinthians 3:19 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written: “He is the one who catches the wise by their craftiness”;
Amplified Bible (AMP)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness (absurdity, stupidity) before God; for it is written [in Scripture], “[He is] The one who catches the wise and clever in their craftiness;” [Job 5:13]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:
Geneva Bible (GNV)
19For the wisdome of this worlde is foolishnesse with God: for it is written, He catcheth the wise in their owne craftinesse.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
19The wisdom of this world is foolish in God’s eyes. It is written, “God catches wise people in their own evil plans.” (Job 5:13)
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
19People in this world think that some people are wise. But God thinks that those wise people are fools. It says in the Bible:
‘God causes the clever thoughts of wise people to confuse them.’
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
19for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it has been written: “Who is taking the wise in their craftiness”;