Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
They will
King James Version
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
Holman Bible
they will search for me, but won’t find me.
International Standard Version
"Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
A Conservative Version
Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me,
American Standard Version
Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:
Amplified
“Then they will call upon me (Wisdom), but I will not answer;
They will seek me eagerly but they will not find me,
Bible in Basic English
Then I will give no answer to their cries; searching for me early, they will not see me:
Darby Translation
then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me early, and shall not find me.
Julia Smith Translation
Then they shall call upon me, and I will not answer; they shall seek me, and shall not find me;
King James 2000
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
Lexham Expanded Bible
then they will call me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but not find me.
Modern King James verseion
Then they shall call upon me, and I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not hear: they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me.
NET Bible
Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.
New Heart English Bible
Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me;
The Emphasized Bible
Then, will they call me, but I will not answer, they will seek me diligently, but shall not find me.
Webster
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
World English Bible
Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me;
Youngs Literal Translation
Then they call me, and I do not answer, They seek me earnestly, and find me not.
Themes
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Rejection by God
Calling » The reward for not answering the calls of wisdom
Despisement » The reward for despising wisdom
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Evil » Who shall not have evil upon them
Fear » Who shall not be afraid
Fear » Those that do not fear the lord
Finding » Who shall not find wisdom
Hate » The reward for hating knowledge
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Holy spirit » Withdrawn from incorrigible sinners
Judgments » Are sent, as punishment for » Despising the warnings of God
Knowledge » The reward for hating knowledge
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Indifference
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Reject the call of God
Reproof » Who despises reproof
Seeking God » The wicked » Rejected, when too late in
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Indifference
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:28
Prayers for Proverbs 1:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Call Of Lady Wisdom
27
Trouble and distress will surround you like a whirlwind, like a great storm.
28
They will
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 27:9
Does God listen to his cry when distress comes upon him?
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you. Even though you offer many prayers, I will not listen because your hands are full of blood.
Jeremiah 11:11
Therefore Jehovah says: 'I am going to bring a disaster on them that they cannot escape. Although they will cry out to me, I will not listen to them.
Ezekiel 8:18
They will feel all the force of my anger. I will not spare them or show them any mercy (my eye will not feel sorry). They will shout prayers to me as loud as they can. But I will not listen to them
Micah 3:4
They will cry to Jehovah but he will not answer them. In fact, he will hide his face from them at that time because they have done evil things.
Zechariah 7:13
I cried, and they would not listen. Now they will cry, and I will not listen,' said Jehovah of Hosts!
1 Samuel 8:18
You will cry out because of the king whom you have chosen for yourselves. Jehovah will not answer you when that day comes.
Job 35:12
They cry out, but he does not answer, because of the pride of evildoers.
Psalm 18:41
They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to Jehovah, but he did not answer them.
Jeremiah 14:12
Even if they go without food, I will not listen to their cries for help. Even if they sacrifice burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not be pleased with them. But I will destroy these people with wars, famines, and plagues.
James 4:3
You ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly (with bad motives) that you may spend it on your pleasures.
Genesis 6:3
Jehovah said: My Spirit will not contend (judge) (plead) with man forever, for he is mortal and corrupt. Therefore his days will be a hundred and twenty years.
Psalm 78:34-36
When he killed some of them, the rest searched for him. They turned from their sins and eagerly looked for God.
Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me. Those who earnestly seek me will find me.
Hosea 5:15-4
I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek me. They will seek me earnestly in their affliction.
Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?'
Matthew 25:10-12
While they were away, the bridegroom came. They that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast and the door was shut.
Luke 13:25-28
The master of the house will close the door. You stand outside and knock on the door and say: 'Open the door for us, sir!' He will answer: 'I do not know where you come from!'