Proverbs 30:16

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:16

BSB

Sheol, the barren womb, land never satisfied with water, and fire that never says, 'Enough!'

AKJV

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that said not, It is enough.

CPDV

Hell, and the mouth of the womb, and a land that is not filled with water. And truly, fire never says, 'Enough.'

ERV

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that saith not, Enough.

NHEB

Sheol, the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough.'

SMT

Hades; and the closed womb; the earth not filled with water; and fire said not, Wealth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:16

ThegraveH7585Noun FeminineandthebarrenH6115Noun Masculine wombH7356theearthH776Noun FemininethatisnotfilledH7646VerbwithwaterH4325Noun MasculineandthefireH784Noun FemininethatsaithH559VerbnotItisenoughH1952

Commentary for Proverbs 30:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 30:16

Summary

Four natural things never achieve complete satisfaction

Event

Enumeration of insatiable natural forces

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC