Proverbs 1:17
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Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 1:17
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Indeed, it is useless to spread the {baited} net In the sight of any bird;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For in vain is the net spread In the sight of any bird:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Truly, to no purpose is the net stretched out before the eyes of the bird:
- Basic English Bible
For in vain the net is spread in the sight of anything which hath wings.
- Darby Bible
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
- Webster's Bible
For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird:
- World English Bible
Surely in vain is the net spread out before the eyes of any bird.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For in vain the net is spread in the eyes of any bird;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:17
1:17 In vain - The fowler who spreads, his net in the sight of the bird looseth his labour. But these, are more foolish than the silly birds, and though they are not ignorant of the mischief which these evil courses will bring upon themselves, yet they will not take warning.
reggie's comment on 2011-06-07 11:42:29:
vs. 17 is a metaphor for showing the one being tempted with evil, to kill & steal for community greed, just how obvious and open the evil doctrine is & if a bird would escape that trap how much more one who has recieved wisdom.
Katherine's comment on 2010-07-27 12:02:45:
The greedy will try to obtain treasures beyond their grasps and it will be for nought.
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