Bible verse
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
Proverbs 15:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
KJV
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
ASV
Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
ERV
Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
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