Proverbs 27:20

God's Word

Hell and decay are never satisfied, and a person’s eyes are never satisfied.

Cross References

Job 26:6

Sheol is naked in God’s presence, and Abaddon has no clothing.

Proverbs 15:11

If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord how much more the human heart!

Proverbs 23:5

Will you catch only a fleeting glimpse of wealth before it is gone? It makes wings for itself like an eagle flying into the sky.

Proverbs 27:19

As a face is reflected in water, so a person is reflected by his heart.

Ecclesiastes 1:8

All of these sayings are worn-out phrases. They are more than anyone can express, comprehend, or understand.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There are people who are all alone. They have no children or other family members. So there is no end to all the hard work they have to do. Their eyes are never satisfied with riches. But ⌞they never ask themselves⌟ why they are working so hard and depriving themselves of good things. Even this is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

Everything that people work so hard for goes into their mouths, but their appetite is never satisfied.

Isaiah 5:14

That is why the grave’s appetite increases. It opens its mouth very wide so that honored people and common people will go down into it. Those who are noisy and joyous will go down into it.

Jeremiah 22:17

“But your eyes and your mind are set on nothing but dishonest profits. You kill innocent people and violently oppress your people.”

Habakkuk 2:5

Also because wine is treacherous he is arrogant and never rests. He has a large appetite like the grave. He is like death—never satisfied. He gathers all the nations to himself. He collects all the people to himself.

Haggai 1:9

“You expected a lot, but you received a little. When you bring something home, I blow it away. Why?” declares the Lord of Armies. “It’s because my house lies in ruins while each of you is busy working on your own house.

1 John 2:16

Not everything that the world offers—physical gratification, greed, and extravagant lifestyles—comes from the Father. It comes from the world, and