The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves the one who (A)pursues righteousness.
10 There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way;
One who hates a rebuke will die.
11 [a](B)Sheol and [b]Abaddon lie open before the Lord,
How much more the (C)hearts of [c]mankind!

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:11 I.e., The netherworld
  2. Proverbs 15:11 I.e., place of destruction
  3. Proverbs 15:11 Lit sons of mankind

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