Proverbs 1:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then they will cry out to me, but I won't answer; they will look for me desperately, but they won't find me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that there comes a point when people who have repeatedly rejected wisdom will call for help, but it will be too late to receive an answer.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Wisdom's speech in Proverbs 1, where wisdom is personified as a woman calling out in the streets. In ancient Israel, this teaching was part of preparing young people to make good life choices. The context shows that wisdom has been openly available and calling to people, but they have consistently ignored or rejected her voice.

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