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1 Corinthians 1:25, 27, 29, 31

1 Corinthians 1:25 AMP

[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort].

1 Corinthians 1:27 AMP

But God has selected [for His purpose] the foolish things of the world to shame the wise [revealing their ignorance], and God has selected [for His purpose] the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong [revealing their frailty].

1 Corinthians 1:29 AMP

so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.

1 Corinthians 1:31 AMP

so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “HE WHO BOASTS and GLORIES, LET HIM BOAST and GLORY IN THE LORD.” [Jer 9:24]