Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Corinthians 1:19 in English Standard Version "For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.”" Job 5:12 He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. Isa 29:14 therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden.” Jer 8:9 The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the Lord, so what wisdom is in them? Mt 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children;