Proverbs 1 17
It is useless to spread out a net right where the birds can see it.
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NLT Proverbs 1:17If a bird sees a trap being set, it knows to stay away.
EAS Proverbs 1:17Think about it! If you put a trap where the birds can see it, you will never catch anything.
YLT Proverbs 1:17Surely in vain is the net spread out before the eyes of any bird.