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10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way;
And he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and [a]Abaddon are before Jehovah;
How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved;
He will not go unto the wise.

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  1. Proverbs 15:11 Or, Destruction

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

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

12 Mockers resent correction,(D)
    so they avoid the wise.

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  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon