Proverbs 30:15 Meaning and Explanation
“The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:”
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Read Full Chapter →Insatiable desires are compared to a horseleach's daughters; three or four things never have enough.
The Context of Proverbs 30:15
Introduction to a riddle about things that are never satisfied.
What Does Proverbs 30:15 Mean?
The horseleach—a bloodsucking creature—represents appetite itself. Its daughters cry 'Give, give,' expressing the endless demand of desire. This image captures how greed perpetually demands more.
The riddle form (three things, yea four) signals a meditation on insatiability. What follows lists what never says 'It is enough'—the grave, the barren womb, parched earth, and fire—each consuming endlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 30:15
What does Proverbs 30:15 mean?
Insatiable desires are compared to a horseleach's daughters; three or four things never have enough.
What is the context of Proverbs 30:15?
Introduction to a riddle about things that are never satisfied.