Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
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- 1 Corinthians 3:18–20 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.” And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.”
- Proverbs 3:7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
- Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.