And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

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

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified {him} not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider {it}?

For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

For he seeth {that} wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider {it}?

SAMECH. I hate {vain} thoughts: but thy law do I love.