Proverbs 15:11

Proverbs 15:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
• New International Version (NIV)Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts!
• English Standard Version (ESV)Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Hell and Destruction are before the Lord; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

Context of Proverbs 15:11

9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men! 12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:11 word by word

שְׁא֣וֹל וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן נֶ֣גֶד יְהוָ֑ה אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי־לִבּ֥וֹת בְּֽנֵי־אָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear

• Sheolשְׁאוֹלshe'ôl she'ôl · hell: SheolH7585
• and Abaddonאֲבַדּוֹן'ăbaddôn · AbaddonH11
• lie open beforeנֶ֫גֶדneged · beforeH5048
• the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• how much moreאַף'aph · alsoH637
• how much moreכִּיkîy · forH3588
• the heartsלִבָּהlibbâh · heartH3826
• of menבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of menאָדָם'âdâm · manH120

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:11

• Proverbs 27:20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
• Job 26:6Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering.
• Psalms 139:8If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.
• Revelation 1:18the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
• 2 Chronicles 6:30be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of men—
• Psalms 7:9Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
• Psalms 44:21would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
• Jeremiah 17:10I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
• John 2:24But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
• John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
• Hebrews 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
• Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Hell and destruction - ואבדון שאול sheol vaabaddon . Hades, the invisible world, the place of separate spirits till the resurrection: and Abaddon, the place of torment; are ever under the eye and control of the Lord.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 There is nothing that can be hid from the eyes of God, not even man's thoughts.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11Sheol and Abaddon represent the fate of the dead. Sheol is where the dead reside, while Abaddon is another name for Sheol, suggesting punishment. God knows all secrets (see Psalm 139:1–12).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Hell--(Psa 16:10). destruction--or, "Abaddon," the place of the destroyer. All the unseen world is open to God, much more men's hearts.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:11

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In the dictionaries

• Abaddon
• Abomination
• Cheerful
• Continual
• Countenance
• Disappoint
• Disperse
• Feast
• Grievous
• Humility

Commentaries on Proverbs 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings