Proverbs 15:11
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!
In context
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. 10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die. 11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man! 12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:11 in the KJV
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: How much more then the hearts of the children of men?
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:11 in the NIV
Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts!