²³ Thus says the Lord, “^(A)Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the ^(B)mighty man boast of his might, let not a ^(C)rich man boast of his riches;

³⁸ So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or ^[a]action ^(A)is of men, it will be overthrown; ³⁹ but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found ^(B)fighting against God.”

¹⁹ For ^(A)the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, “He is ^(B)the one who catches the wise in their craftiness”; ²⁰ and again, “^(C)The Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are useless.”