Proverbs 27:20

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:20

BSB
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
AKJV
Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
CPDV
Hell and perdition are never filled; similarly the eyes of men are insatiable.
ERV
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and the eyes of man are never satisfied.
NHEB
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man's eyes are never satisfied.
SMT
Hades and destruction shall not be satisfied; and the eyes of man shall not be satisfied.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:20
Summary
Insatiable desire mirrors eternal hunger.
Event
Depicting insatiable human longing
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom