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There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, And their jaws like knives, To devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men.
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The Imagery of Predatory Cruelty
Commentators explain that the imagery of 'teeth as swords' and 'jaw teeth as knives' depicts a generation of people who are monstrously cruel. Like beasts of prey, they use their power to viciously 'devour' the poor and needy, destroying their livelihoods and even their lives through oppression and tyranny.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[There is] a generation whose teeth [are as] swords As sharp as swords; like such the beasts of prey have; cruel, barbaro…
Presbyterian
In every age, there are monsters of ingratitude who ill-treat their parents. Many persuade themselves they are holy people, whose hearts are full o…
