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Proverbs 15:11
11Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do 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?
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart!
Context of Proverbs 15:11
9The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts! 12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise. 13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
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שְׁא֣וֹל וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן נֶ֣גֶד יְהוָ֑ה אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי־לִבּ֥וֹת בְּֽנֵי־אָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 15:11
- Proverbs 27:20Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes.
- Job 26:6The realm of the dead is naked before God; Destruction lies uncovered.
- Psalms 139:8If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
- Revelation 1:18I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
- 2 Chronicles 6:30then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive, and deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know the human heart),
- Psalms 7:9Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
- Psalms 44:21would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart?
- Jeremiah 17:10“I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”
- John 2:24But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people.
- John 21:17The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
- Hebrews 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
- Revelation 2:23I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, 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
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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
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