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Proverbs 15:9-11
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9 An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked,
    but he who pursues righteousness he will love.
10 Severe discipline belongs to him who forsakes the way;
    he who hates a rebuke will die.
11 Sheol[a] and Abaddon[b] are before Yahweh,
    how much more[c] the hearts of the children of men!

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  1. Proverbs 15:11 A term for the place where the dead reside, i.e., the Underworld
  2. Proverbs 15:11 Poetic synonym for “Sheol.” Only mentioned in the ot in relation to Sheol, the grave, or death.
  3. Proverbs 15:11 Literally “more for”
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Proverbs 15:9-11
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9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(A)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(B)

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.(C)

11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord(D)—
    how much more do human hearts!(E)

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  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon
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