Proverbs 30:12-16

¹²Some people think that they are perfect, but really they have never been cleansed from their guilt for committing disgusting sins.

¹³Some people are very proud; they think that they are very good and they despise others.

¹⁴Some people act very cruelly toward others; it is as though MET they have teeth that are like sharp knives; they severely oppress poor people and try to cause them to disappear from the land.

¹⁵Leeches are always wanting more blood to suck; similarly, greedy people are always saying “Give me some!” or “Give me more!” MET There are four things that are never ◄satisfied/content with what they have►; they always want more LIT:

¹⁶The place where the dead people are; women who do not have any children; ground that needs water/rain; and a fire that always needs more wood.