Proverbs 1 17
There's no point in trying to lure birds into a net when they can see it.
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NLT Proverbs 1:17If a bird sees a trap being set, it knows to stay away.
CSB Proverbs 1:17It is useless to spread a net where any bird can see it,
NAS Proverbs 1:17Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net In the sight of any bird;