Proverbs 30:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:14 — KJV
“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.”
— Proverbs 30:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:14 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:14
“My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:14: whose, teeth, among
“And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:14: generation, off, men
“The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. give more: Heb. multiply give less: Heb. diminish”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:14: poor, off, men
“And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:14: whose, off, men
“All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:14: generation, off, among
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