Proverbs 15:11 meaning and explanation

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!

Proverbs 15:11, Berean Standard Bible

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In this proverb, the speaker is a wisdom teacher addressing a student, contrasting human limits with God's complete knowledge. Sheol is the Hebrew name for the realm of the dead, and Abaddon means "destruction," often paired with Sheol as the place of the grave.

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