Translation Comparison

1 Corinthians 1:19

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Corinthians 1:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Corinthians 1:19 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
American Standard VersionASV	For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the understanding ones.
English Revised VersionERV	For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the prudence of the prudent will I reject.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
World English BibleWEB	For it is written, \|I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for it hath been written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;'
American King James VersionAKJV	For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	For so it stands written, \|I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought.\|

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

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

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

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

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

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

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For so it stands written, |I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought.|

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

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

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

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

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

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

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For so it stands written, |I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought.|