Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 1:28 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Proverbs 1:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 1 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
Commentary on Proverbs 1:28
The consequence of rejection: 'Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me.' This describes the terrifying reversal—when judgment comes, prayers go unanswered. The 'then' indicates too late; the time for mercy has passed. 'Seek me early' (diligently) shows desperate seeking, yet futile. This reflects Hebrews 12:17—Esau found no place for repentance. Common grace and gospel offers have windows of opportunity; spurned, they close. This warns against presuming on future chances to repent.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:28
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“but he will not answer them. Yes”
“as he called”
“Behold”
“I will hide my eyes from you. Yes”
“and don't receive”
“the bridegroom came”
“Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?”
“but there was none to save; even to Yahweh”
“I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and meal offering”
“And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.”