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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

[T]he final saying of this group continues to build off the root sin of pride. The teeth of this generation are as weapons, which is a common figure for oppressive speech. These weapons are set against the poor and needy to devour them and cut them off from the land (Proverbs 22:28; 23:10). The image of eating up the poor is a common charge in the prophets and even in the Psalms (Psalm 14:1-4). Proverbs consistently warns against oppressing the poor and needy (Proverbs 14:31; 22:16), as does the law and the prophets.

Verses 11-14, with the repeated use of generation, reveal the common struggle of every generation that faces prevailing sins of their time. Wisdom recognizes the current of the times flowing around them and the particular sins that hold sway. These four verses have shown a culture of arrogance, disrespect, rebelliousness, self righteousness, and disdain and disregard for others. The sayings form a warning for every generation to discern the prevailing worldview of the day and go rather in the way of wisdom, righteousness, and life.