Proverbs 15:11
The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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
10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
12A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:30then hear Thou from heaven Thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and render unto every man according to all his ways, whose heart Thou knowest — for Thou, even Thou only, knowest the hearts of the children of men —
Psalms 7:9(7-10) Oh that a full measure of evil might come upon the wicked, and that Thou wouldest establish the righteous; for the righteous God trieth the heart and reins.
Psalms 139:8If I ascend up into heaven, Thou art there; if I make my bed in the nether-world, behold, Thou art there.
Jeremiah 17:10I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
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 →