Proverbs 30:15 cpdv — The leech has two daughters, who say, ‘Bring, bring.’ Three things are insatiable, and a fourth never says ‘Enough’:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The leech has two daughters, who say, ‘Bring, bring.’ Three things are insatiable, and a fourth never says ‘Enough’: "

— Proverbs 30:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 30 — Context

12

There is a generation which seems pure to themselves, and yet they are not even washed from their filthiness.

13

There is a generation, whose eyes have been elevated, and their eyelids are lifted on high.

14

There is a generation which has swords in place of teeth, and which commands their molars to devour the indigent from the earth and the poor from among men.

15

The leech has two daughters, who say, ‘Bring, bring.’ Three things are insatiable, and a fourth never says ‘Enough’:

16

Hell, and the mouth of the womb, and a land that is not filled with water. And truly, fire never says, ‘Enough.’

17

The eye of one who mocks his father and who despises the childbearing of his mother, let the ravens of the torrent tear it out, and let the sons of the eagles consume it.

18

Three things are difficult for me, and about a fourth, I am nearly ignorant:

Proverbs 30:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Proverbs 30:15 say?
Proverbs 30:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The leech has two daughters, who say, ‘Bring, bring.’ Three things are insatiable, and a fourth never says ‘Enough’: ”
Where is Proverbs 30:15 in the Bible?
Proverbs 30:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 15.
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 30:15.
What translation should I read Proverbs 30:15 in?
Proverbs 30:15 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 30:15?
Proverbs 30:15 reads (CPDV): “The leech has two daughters, who say, ‘Bring, bring.’ Three things are insatiable, and a fourth never says ‘Enough’: ” 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.
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