The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “He catches the wise in their craftiness” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “Those who mistakenly think they are wise even if they mistakenly think they will not be found out, they will be found out by God.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
Language-specific Insights
the thoughts of the wise are futile
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “the thoughts of the wise are futile” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “I know the hearts of those who mistakenly think they are wise. I know that it’s just in vain what they think in their hearts.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
See also became futile in their thinking.
We are fools for the sake of Christ
The Greek that is translated as “We are fools for the sake of Christ” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “We are mistakenly thought to be of no use.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
the message about the cross is foolishness
The Greek that is translated as “the message about the cross is foolishness” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “the message about the cross are empty words they mistakenly think.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
the foolishness of our proclamation
The Greek that is translated as “the foolishness of our proclamation” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “even though they mistakenly think they are empty words what we preach to them.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
foolishness to Gentiles
The Greek that is translated as “foolishness to Gentiles” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “the people of other lands mistakenly think they are empty words.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
they are foolishness to them
The Greek that is translated as “they are foolishness to them” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “he mistakenly think they are empty words.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
The Greek that is translated as “Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “You mistakenly think that if you receive baptism God will not punish you, you mistakenly think.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)