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The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
    but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
    anyone who despises reproof will die.

11 Since Sheol[a] and Abaddon[b] lie open in the Lord’s presence,
    how much more the hearts of human beings!

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  1. Proverbs 15:11 I.e. the realm of the dead
  2. Proverbs 15:11 I.e. the realm of destruction in the afterlife

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