Proverbs 1:28
What does Proverbs 1:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then 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 · 1611Then 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 · 1901Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then I will give no answer to their cries; searching for me early, they will not see me:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Then they call me, and I do not answer, They seek me earnestly, and find me not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Then shall they call upon me, and I will not hear: they shall rise in the morning, and shall not find me:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890— then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me early, and shall not find me.
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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.
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