Proverbs 30:14
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
עָנִי
Poor, afflicted, humble. Aniy. The Spirit of the LORD is on Me to proclaim good news to the poor. Jesus came for those who know they have nothing without God.
חֶרֶב
are swords
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חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
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דּוֹר
a generation
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דּוֹר
properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
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שֵׁן
teeth/ its
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שֵׁן
a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
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מְתַלְּעָה
jaw bones/ its
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מְתַלְּעָה
properly, a biter, i.e. a tooth
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