Proverbs 1:28

"Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.

Job 27:9

Will God hear his cry when distress overtakes him?

Isaiah 1:15

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."

Jeremiah 11:11

Therefore, this is what the LORD says: "I'm about to bring disaster on them from which they won't be able to escape. They'll cry out to me, but I won't listen to them.

Ezekiel 8:18

I'm going to deal with them in rage and anger. I'll show neither pity nor compassion. They'll cry loudly directly in my ears, but I won't listen to them."

Micah 3:4

"Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not listen to them. In fact, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they were so wicked in what they were doing."

Zechariah 7:13

Therefore, just as when I cried out and they would not listen, so also they will cry out, and I will not listen,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

1 Samuel 8:18

When all of this comes about, you will cry out because of your king whom you chose for yourselves, but the LORD won't answer you at that time."

Job 35:12

"They cry out there, but he doesn't answer because of the arrogance of those who practice evil.

Psalm 18:41

They cried out for deliverance, but there was no one to deliver; they cried out to the LORD, but he did not answer them.

Jeremiah 14:12

Although they fast, I won't listen to their cry, and although they offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I won't accept them. Instead, I'll put an end to them with the sword, with famine, and with a plague."

James 4:3

You ask for something but do not get it because you ask for it for the wrong reason for your own pleasure.

Genesis 6:3

So the LORD said, "My Spirit won't remain with human beings forever, because they're truly mortal. Their lifespan will be 120 years."

Psalm 78:34-36

When he struck them, they sought him; they repented, and eagerly sought God.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me.

Hosea 5:15-4

"I will leave and go back to my place until they admit their offense and seek my face. When affliction comes to them, they will eagerly seek me."

Matthew 7:22-23

Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, drove out demons in your name, and performed many miracles in your name, didn't we?'

Matthew 25:10-12

"While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed.

Luke 13:25-28

After the homeowner gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside, knock on the door, and say again and again, "Lord, open the door for us!' But he will answer you, "I don't know where you come from.'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

They shall seek

General references

Bible References

Shall they

Genesis 6:3
So the LORD said, "My Spirit won't remain with human beings forever, because they're truly mortal. Their lifespan will be 120 years."
Job 27:9
Will God hear his cry when distress overtakes him?
Job 35:12
"They cry out there, but he doesn't answer because of the arrogance of those who practice evil.
Psalm 18:41
They cried out for deliverance, but there was no one to deliver; they cried out to the LORD, but he did not answer them.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."
Jeremiah 11:11
Therefore, this is what the LORD says: "I'm about to bring disaster on them from which they won't be able to escape. They'll cry out to me, but I won't listen to them.
Jeremiah 14:12
Although they fast, I won't listen to their cry, and although they offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I won't accept them. Instead, I'll put an end to them with the sword, with famine, and with a plague."
Ezekiel 8:18
I'm going to deal with them in rage and anger. I'll show neither pity nor compassion. They'll cry loudly directly in my ears, but I won't listen to them."
Micah 3:4
"Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not listen to them. In fact, he will hide his face from them at that time, because they were so wicked in what they were doing."
Zechariah 7:13
Therefore, just as when I cried out and they would not listen, so also they will cry out, and I will not listen,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
Matthew 7:22
Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, drove out demons in your name, and performed many miracles in your name, didn't we?'
Matthew 25:10
"While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed.
Luke 13:25
After the homeowner gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside, knock on the door, and say again and again, "Lord, open the door for us!' But he will answer you, "I don't know where you come from.'
James 4:3
You ask for something but do not get it because you ask for it for the wrong reason for your own pleasure.

They shall seek

Psalm 78:34
When he struck them, they sought him; they repented, and eagerly sought God.
Hosea 5:15
"I will leave and go back to my place until they admit their offense and seek my face. When affliction comes to them, they will eagerly seek me."
Hosea 6:1
"Come, let us return to the LORD; even though he has torn us, he will heal us. Even though he has wounded us, he will bind our wounds.

General references

Psalm 18:41
They cried out for deliverance, but there was no one to deliver; they cried out to the LORD, but he did not answer them.

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