King James Version

1 Corinthians 1:19

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

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γέγραπταιgegraptaiit is writtenγράφω (graphō)verb, perfect passive indicative, 3rd person singular — “it is written”, a completed action with a present resultG1125I write; pass: it is written, it stands written (in the scriptures).it is writtenγάρgarforγάρconjunction — “for”G1063for.ἈπολῶapolōI will destroyἀπόλλυμι (apollumi)verb, future active indicative, 1st person singular — “I will destroy”, an action still aheadG622(a) I kill, destroy, (b) I lose, mid: I am perishing (the resultant death being viewed as certain).This verse uses “destroy”.I will destroyτὴνtēntheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, feminine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.σοφίανsophianwisdomσοφία (sophia)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “wisdom”, the object formG4678wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence.the wisdomτῶνtōntheὁ (ho)article, genitive, plural, masculine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.σοφῶνsophōnof the wiseσοφός (sophos)adjective, genitive, plural, masculine — “of the wise”, the of-formG4680wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever.of the wiseκαὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andτὴνtēntheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, feminine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.σύνεσινsunesinunderstandingσύνεσις (sunesis)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “understanding”, the object formG4907a putting together in the mind, hence: understanding, practical discernment, intellect.the understandingτῶνtōntheὁ (ho)article, genitive, plural, masculine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.συνετῶνsunetōnof the prudentσυνετός (sunetos)adjective, genitive, plural, masculine — “of the prudent”, the of-formG4908intelligent, prudent, wise, understanding, discerning.This verse uses “prudent”.of the prudentἀθετήσωathetēsōto rejectἀθετέω (atheteō)verb, future active indicative, 1st person singular — “to reject”, an action still aheadG114I annul, make of no effect, set aside, ignore, slight; I break faith with.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

for it hath been written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;'

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American Standard Version (1901)

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.

Young’s Literal Translation

for it hath been written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;'

World English Bible

For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.”

Darby Translation

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.

Douay-Rheims

For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject.

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Isaiah 29:14 Isaiah 29:14 · King James VersionTherefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.Isaiah 29:14 · King James VersionOpen the Source
For it is written
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.