Amos 8:12

New American Bible - revised edition

They shall stagger from sea to sea and wander from north to east In search of the word of the Lord, but they shall not find it.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:28

Then they will call me, but I will not answer; they will seek me, but will not find me,

Proverbs 14:6

The scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for the intelligent.

Proverbs 29:18

Without a vision the people lose restraint; but happy is the one who follows instruction.

Ezekiel 20:3

Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and say to them: Thus says the Lord God: Have you come to consult me? As I live, I will not allow myself to be consulted by you!—oracle of the Lord God.

Ezekiel 20:31

By offering your gifts, by making your children pass through the fire, you defile yourselves with all your idols even to this day. Shall I let myself be consulted by you, house of Israel? As I live—oracle of the Lord God—I swear I will not let myself be consulted by you!

Daniel 12:4

“As for you, Daniel, keep secret the message and seal the book until the end time; many shall wander aimlessly and evil shall increase.”

Hosea 5:6

With their flocks and herds they will go to seek the Lord, but will not find him; he has withdrawn from them.

Matthew 12:30

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

1 Samuel 3:1

During the time young Samuel was minister to the Lord under Eli, the word of the Lord was scarce and vision infrequent.