diff --git a/pipenv/cli.py b/pipenv/cli.py
index d4d9d81e..0b98025a 100644
--- a/pipenv/cli.py
+++ b/pipenv/cli.py
@@ -525,6 +525,7 @@ def ensure_python(three=None, python=None):
                                 crayons.normal('PATH', bold=True)
                             ), err=True
                         )
+                        sys.exit(1)
 
     return path_to_python