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, who shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye not only refuse to go in your selves, but hinder those that would.
James 5:1
As for you that are rich: weep, and lament the miserys that are falling upon you.