Proverbs 15:11
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Webster Bible
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
10Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:30Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)
Psalms 7:9Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Psalms 139:8If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, 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, and according to the fruit of his doings.
John 21:17He saith to him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved, because he said to him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said to him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith to him, Feed my sheep.
Revelation 1:18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
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 →