Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:11
11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord — how much more, human hearts.
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 the one who pursues righteousness. 10Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord — how much more, human hearts. 12A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise. 13A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:11 word by word
שְׁא֣וֹל וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן נֶ֣גֶד יְהוָ֑ה אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי־לִבּ֥וֹת בְּֽנֵי־אָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:11
- Proverbs 27:20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and people’s eyes are never satisfied.
- Job 26:6Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering.
- Psalms 139:8If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
- Revelation 1:18and the Living One. I was dead, but look — I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.
- 2 Chronicles 6:30may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and may you forgive and give to everyone according to all their ways, since you know each heart, for you alone know the human heart,
- Psalms 7:9Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The one who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
- Psalms 44:21wouldn’t God have found this out, since he knows the secrets of the heart?
- Jeremiah 17:10I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.
- John 2:24Jesus, however, would not entrust himself to them, since he knew them all
- John 21:17He asked him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved that he asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” “Feed my sheep,” Jesus said.
- Hebrews 4:13No creature is hidden from him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.
- Revelation 2:23I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works.
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
In the dictionaries
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
Christian Standard Bible — © 2017 Holman Bible Publishers
Commentaries