Proverbs 1 17
It does no good to spread a net within the sight of any bird.
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FBV Proverbs 1:17There's no point in trying to lure birds into a net when they can see it.
ERV Proverbs 1:17You cannot trap birds with a net if they see you spreading it out.
AMP Proverbs 1:17Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net In the sight of any bird;