The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo…
“The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the Lord; and what wisdom is in them?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The wise are ashamed and dismayed because they have rejected divine guidance, showing emptiness of worldly wisdom without God.
In simple terms: Rejecting God's word leaves the wise feeling ashamed.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine wisdom.
Themes
humility
spirituality
wisdom
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
scriptural
prophetic
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious study
- community teaching
Key Concepts
theology
prophecy
human pride
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rejecting divine counsel affect one's life?
- What does true wisdom look like?
A Different Perspective
Even the wise can be misguided without true guidance.