Proverbs 27:20 asv — Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.

American Standard Version

"Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied. "

— Proverbs 27:20, American Standard Version

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“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.”
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Proverbs 27 — Context

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.

As in water faceanswerethto face, So the heart of man to man.

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man istriedby his praise.

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

Proverbs 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 27:20 say?

Proverbs 27:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied. ”

Where is Proverbs 27:20 in the Bible?

Proverbs 27:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 20.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 27:20.

What translation should I read Proverbs 27:20 in?

Proverbs 27:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 27:20?

Proverbs 27:20 reads (ASV): “Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 27:20 asv — Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.

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