Proverbs 15:11
Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
In Context
10If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.
12Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:30then hear from heaven, the place where you live, and forgive. Give according to the way they live their lives, for you know what people are really like inside, and you alone know the true character of people.
Psalms 7:9Please bring an end to the evil done by the wicked; vindicate those who do good, for you are the God of right who examines hearts and minds.
Psalms 139:8If I go up to heaven, you are there. If I lie down in Sheol, look—you are there too!
Jeremiah 17:10But I, the Lord, see what people are thinking. I examine their minds, so I can reward them depending on their attitudes and the way they behave.
John 21:17“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” he asked a third time. Peter was hurt that Jesus had asked him for the third time if he loved him. “Lord, you know everything. You know I love you,” Peter told him. “Take care of my sheep,” said Jesus.
Revelation 1:18the living one. I was dead, but look! Now I am alive for ever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and the grave.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:11
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. This shows that those who cannot bear to be corrected must expect to be destroyed. 1. It is common for those who have known the way of righteousness, but have forsaken it, to reckon it a great affront to be reproved and admonished. They are very uneasy at reproof; they cannot, they will not, bear it; nay, because they hate to be reformed, they hate to be reproved, and hate those who deal faithfully and kindly with… Read the whole commentary →