Proverbs 15:11
Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
*Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then, the hearts of the children of men?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 26.6.
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- Psalms 44:21Rank 1 from verse 11
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 2 from verse 11
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- Psalms 139:8Rank 3 from verse 11
- 2 Chronicles 6:30Rank 4 from verse 11
30Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)
30Then heare thou from heauen thy dwelling place, and forgiue, and render vnto euery man according vnto all his wayes, whose heart thou knowest (for thou onely *knowest the hearts of the children of men:)
- Revelation 2:23Rank 6 from verse 11
23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
23And I will kill her children with death, and all the Churches shall know that *I am hee which searcheth the reines and hearts: and I will giue vnto euery one of you according to your workes.
- 1 Samuel 16:7Rank 7 from verse 11
7But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
7But the LORD said vnto Samuel, Looke not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature, because I haue refused him: for the LORD seeth not, as man seeth; For man looketh on the †outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the *heart.
- Jeremiah 17:10Rank 8 from verse 11
- Proverbs 27:20Rank 9 from verse 11
- Revelation 1:18Rank 10 from verse 11
- John 21:17Rank 11 from verse 11
17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17He said vnto him the third time, Simon sonne of Ionas, louest thou mee? Peter was grieued, because hee saide vnto him the third time, Louest thou me? And he said vnto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I loue thee. Iesus sayth vnto him, Feed my sheepe.
- Psalms 7:9Rank 12 from verse 11
- John 2:24–25Rank 13 from verse 11
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Proverbs 15:11
Sense 1: A place beneath, associated with the dead, destruction, and confinement. Sense 2: The place of punishment and torment, described as hell fire and fire that never shall be quenched. Sense 3: By figure, the depths, pains, or destructive power of death and overwhelming affliction.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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destruction
The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
10‖Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die.
11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
11*Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then, the hearts of the children of men?
Selected passage12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
12A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.