Proverbs 15:11
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?”Proverbs 15:11
What Does Proverbs 15:11 Mean?
Proverbs 15:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Judgment, Heaven & Hell, and Sin.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 4:13“Neither 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.”Psalms 44:21“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”Psalms 139:8“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”2 Chronicles 6:30“Then 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:)”Job 26:6“Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.”1 Samuel 16:7“But 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.”Revelation 2:23“And 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.”Psalms 16:10“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”Proverbs 27:20“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.”Jeremiah 17:10“I 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.”Psalms 7:9“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”John 21:17“He 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.”Revelation 1:18“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”Psalms 88:11“Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?”John 2:24“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”Psalms 55:23“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.”Acts 1:24“And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,”
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