Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
they will search for me, but won’t find me.
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:
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
Topics
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References
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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
and your calamity comes like a whirlwind,
when trouble and stress overcome you.
they will search for me, but won’t find me.
didn’t choose to fear the Lord,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 27:9
when distress comes on him?
Isaiah 1:15
I will refuse to look at you;
even if you offer countless prayers,
I will not listen.
Your hands are covered with blood.
Jeremiah 11:11
“Therefore, this is what the Lord says: I am about to bring on them disaster that they cannot escape.
Ezekiel 8:18
Therefore I will respond with wrath.
Micah 3:4
but He will not answer them.
He will hide His face from them at that time
because of the crimes they have committed.
Zechariah 7:13
Just as He had called, and they would not listen, so when they called, I would not listen,” says the Lord of Hosts.
1 Samuel 8:18
When that day comes, you will cry out because of the king you’ve chosen for yourselves,
Job 35:12
because of the pride of evil men.
Psalm 18:41
they cry to the Lord, but He does not answer them.
Jeremiah 14:12
If they fast, I will not hear their cry of despair. If they offer burnt offering and grain offering, I will not accept them. Rather, I will finish them off by sword, famine, and plague.”
James 4:3
You ask and don’t receive because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your evil desires.
Genesis 6:3
And the Lord said, “My Spirit will not remain
Psalm 78:34-36
the rest began to seek Him;
they repented and searched for God.
Proverbs 8:17
and those who search for me find me.
Hosea 5:15-4
until they recognize their guilt and seek My face;
they will search for Me in their distress.
Matthew 7:22-23
Matthew 25:10-12
Luke 13:25-28