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Proverbs 1:17
Surely, in vain, is spread the net, in the sight of aught that hath wings!
Proverbs 1:17 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 1:17 in other translations
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!
For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;
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In context
14 Thy lot, shalt thou cast into our midst, One purse, shall there be, for us all.
15 My son, do not walk in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path.
16 For, their feet, to mischief, do run, and haste to the shedding of blood.
17 Surely, in vain, is spread the net, in the sight of aught that hath wings!
18 Yet, they, for their own blood, lie in wait, They watch in secret for their own life.
19 Such are the ways of every one that graspeth with greed, The life of the owners thereof, it taketh away!
20 Wisdom, in the open place, soundeth forth, in the broadways, she raiseth her voice;
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