Proverbs 1:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:28 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:28 — KJV
“Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:”
— Proverbs 1:28 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:28 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:28
“Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scall be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he is unclean.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:28: then, call, seek
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:28: then, seek, find
“And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. as thou shalt...: Heb. as thine hand shall find”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:28: then, early, find
“And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:28: then, call, answer
“Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.”
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