Proverbs 30:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

the world of the dead and a childless wife, the thirsty earth and a flaming fire.

Cross References

Genesis 30:1

Rachel was very jealous of Leah for having children, and she said to Jacob, “I'll die if you don't give me some children!”

Proverbs 27:20

Death and the grave are never satisfied, and neither are we.

Proverbs 30:15

Greed has twins, each named “Give me!” There are three or four things that are never satisfied:

Isaiah 5:14

The world of the dead has opened its mouth wide and is eagerly waiting for the leaders of Jerusalem and for its noisy crowds, especially for those who take pride in that city.

Habakkuk 2:5

Wine is treacherous, and arrogant people are never satisfied. They are no less greedy than death itself— they open their mouths as wide as the world of the dead and swallow everyone.