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1 Corinthians 3:19-21
New Century Version
1 Corinthians 3:19-21
New Century Version
19 because the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. It is written in the Scriptures, “He catches those who are wise in their own clever traps.”[a] 20 It is also written in the Scriptures, “The Lord knows what wise people think. He knows their thoughts are just a puff of wind.”[b] 21 So you should not brag about human leaders. All things belong to you:
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- 3:19 “He . . . traps.” Quotation from Job 5:13.
- 3:20 “The Lord . . . wind.” Quotation from Psalm 94:11.
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