Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 30:16

16 The grave, and the barren womb , the earth that is not filled with water, and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

For as the Israelitish Women did generally and vehemently desire many Children, for diverse reasons elsewhere mentioned, so those who were barren amongst them, were most eager in those desires, as we see in Rachel, Gen. 30. 1. and as in all other cases, persons most prize and thirst after those good things which they want.

Which when it is dry thirsts for rain, and in a litte time sucks up great quantities of water, and gapes for more.

Which continually burns as long as there is any combustible matter left for it.

Marginal references: Heb. hell. [illegible: 1 word]. 27. 20. [illegible: 1 word] 2. 5.