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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:11

This confirms what was said (Prov. 15:3) concerning God's omnipresence, in order to his judging of evil and good. 1. God knows all things, even those things that are hidden from the eyes of all living: Hell and destruction are before the Lord, not only the centre of the earth, and its subterraneous caverns, but the grave, and all the dead bodies which are there buried out of our sight; they are all before the Lord, all under his eye, so that none of them can be lost or be to seek when they are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:11

Hell and destruction are before the Lord ,.... Or "the grave" F1 שאול "sepulchrum", Munster, Piscator, Mercerus, so Ben Melech. , which is the pit of destruction; where bodies being put, putrefy, and are destroyed by worms: this is known by the Lord, even the grave of everyone from the beginning; the graves of Adam, Abel, Abraham; he knows where their dust lies, and will raise it up again at the last day. Hades, or the invisible state of the departed, as the Septuagint has it, is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:11

Hell and destruction - ואבדון שאול sheol vaabaddon . Hades, the invisible world, the place of separate spirits till the resurrection: and Abaddon, the place of torment; are ever under the eye and control of the Lord. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:11

Hell and destruction are before the Lord. The two words rendered "hell" and "destruction" are respectively Sheol and Abaddon, Infernus and Perditio, ἅιδης and ἀπώλεια (comp. Proverbs 27:20 ). The former is used generally as the place to which the souls of the dead are consigned—the receptacle of all departed spirits, whether good or bad. Abaddon is the lowest depth of hell, the "abyss" of Luke 8:31 ; Revelation 9:2 , etc.; 20:l, etc. The clause means that God's eye... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:11

The heart open to God I. THE HEART A PROFOUND MYSTERY . We speculate about the mysteries of the world without us, as if these were the great secrets, forgetful what an abyss of wonder is within. II. THIS MYSTERY MAY BE COMPARED TO THAT OF HADES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE DEVIL . 1 . It is equally profound. 2 . It is equally fascinating. 3 . It is equally hidden from our knowledge. Peruse our greatest masters of the human heart—a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:11

The certainty of God's notice First we have— I. THE DIFFICULTY SUGGESTED . It is not unnatural to ask—Does God in very deed take notice of such beings as we are? does he condescend to watch the workings of our mind? are the flitting thoughts that cross our brain, the fugitive feelings that pass through our weak human hearts, within the range of his observation? Is that worth his while? Are they not beyond the pale of his Divine regard? II. THE ARGUMENT FROM SECRECY .... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:10-12

Proverbs 15:10-12. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way God’s way, emphatically called the way here, as also Psalms 119:1, and elsewhere. He abhors reproof, because it is a reproach to him, and because it strikes at the sin which he loves. And he that hateth reproof shall die That is, shall be destroyed, both here and for ever; which is a more grievous thing than a harsh reproof. A scorner loveth not That is, hateth and avoideth; (more being understood than... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:11

Hell = the grave. Hebrew. Sheol. App-35 . children = sons. men. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:11

"Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!"This is parallel with Proverbs 15:3 and concerns the omniscience of God. (See comment there.) "The word Abaddon occurs six times in the Old Testament, and like the word Sheol, is a place name for the realm of the dead."[11] read more

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