14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 1:20 — Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
• 1Cor 2:8 — Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
• 1Cor 2:8 — Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
• 1Cor 2:13 — Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
• 1Cor 3:18 — Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
• 2Kgs 5:4 — And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.
• Acts 5:38 — And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
• Acts 13:50 — But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
• Acts 17:12 — Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
• Eccl 9:16 — Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
• Isa 41:9 — Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
• Jas 1:9 — Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
• Jas 2:5 — Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
• Jas 2:5 — Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
• Job 32:9 — Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
• Job 37:24 — Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
• Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• Luke 1:48 — For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
• Luke 1:53 — He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
• Luke 10:21 — In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so
• Luke 18:24 — And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
• Mark 10:23 — And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
• Matt 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
• Matt 19:23 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
• Rom 9:16 — So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
• Zeph 3:12 — I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.