28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
28 "Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me,
28 Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but will not find me.
28 You'll need me then. You'll call for me, but don't expect an answer. No matter how hard you look, you won't find me.
28 "Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
28 "When they cry for help, I will not answer. Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me.
34 Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.
34 You will look for me, but you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come."
34 You will seek me and you will not find me. Where I am you cannot come."
34 You will look for me, but you won't find me. Where I am, you can't come."
34 You will seek Me and not find Me, and where I am you cannot come."
34 You will search for me but not find me. And you cannot go where I am going."
(Read John 7:31-36)
The discourses of Jesus convinced many that he was the Messiah; but they had not courage to own it. It is comfort to those who are in the world, but not of it, and therefore are hated by it and weary of it, that they shall not be in it always, that they shall not be in it long. Our days being evil, it is well they are few. The days of life and of grace do not last long; and sinners, when in misery, will be glad of the help they now despise. Men dispute about such sayings, but the event will explain them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 1:28
Commentary on Proverbs 1:20-33
(Read Proverbs 1:20-33)
Solomon, having showed how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here declares how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God. Christ himself is Wisdom, is Wisdoms. Three sorts of persons are here called by Him: 1. Simple ones. Sinners are fond of their simple notions of good and evil, their simple prejudices against the ways of God, and flatter themselves in their wickedness. 2. Scorners. Proud, jovial people, that make a jest of every thing. Scoffers at religion, that run down every thing sacred and serious. 3. Fools. Those are the worst of fools that hate to be taught, and have a rooted dislike to serious godliness. The precept is plain; Turn you at my reproof. We do not make a right use of reproofs, if we do not turn from evil to that which is good. The promises are very encouraging. Men cannot turn by any power of their own; but God answers, Behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you. Special grace is needful to sincere conversion. But that grace shall never be denied to any who seek it. The love of Christ, and the promises mingled with his reproofs, surely should have the attention of every one. It may well be asked, how long men mean to proceed in such a perilous path, when the uncertainty of life and the consequences of dying without Christ are considered? Now sinners live at ease, and set sorrow at defiance; but their calamity will come. Now God is ready to hear their prayers; but then they shall cry in vain. Are we yet despisers of wisdom? Let us hearken diligently, and obey the Lord Jesus, that we may enjoy peace of conscience and confidence in God; be free from evil, in life, in death, and for ever.