Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

Bible References

To devour

Matthew 23:14
Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: wherefore ye shall receive greater condemnation.
James 5:1
COME now, ye rich men, let your tears run down, howling over your miseries which are coming upon you.