Devine Scripture

Proverbs 1:28

Proverbs chapter 1 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

Context

v.27When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.

v.28This passage

v.29For that they hated knowledge, And did not choose the fear of Jehovah,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 7:22

    Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

  • Ezekiel 8:18

    Therefore will I also deal in wrath; mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity; and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.

  • Job 27:9

    Will God hear his cry, When trouble cometh upon him?

  • Isaiah 1:15

    And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  • Matthew 25:10

    And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.

  • Hosea 5:15

    I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me earnestly.