6 Bible Verses about Seeking But Not Finding People

(The Shulamite) By night on my bed I sought the one I love. I sought him, but I did not find him.

I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone. My heart jumped when he spoke. I sought him, but I could not find him. I called him, but he did not answer.

Herod had a thorough search made for him and could not find him. He cross examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Herod went from Judea to Caesarea to stay for a while.

Then he passed away, and lo, he was no more. I searched for him, but he could not be found.

Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all.

She will follow after her lovers but she will not reach them. She will seek them, but will not find them! She will say: 'I will return to my first husband for it was better for me then.'