[18]Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become foolish, so that he may be truly wise.[19]For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. And so it has been written: "I will catch the wise in their own astuteness."[20]And again: "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain."

For how will we be able to know, I and your people, that we have found grace in your sight, unless you walk with us, so that we may be glorified out of all the people who live upon the earth?"

For though she has no ruler, nor instructor, nor leader,