Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 30:16 in English Standard Version "Sheol, the barren womb, the land never satisfied with water, and the fire that never says, “Enough.”" Ge 30:1 When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I shall die!” Pr 27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and never satisfied are the eyes of man.