Proverbs 1:17

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:17

BSB
How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!
AKJV
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
CPDV
But a net is thrown in vain before the eyes of those who have wings.
ERV
For in vain is the net spread, in the eyes of any bird:
NHEB
For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird:
SMT
For gratuitously the net was spread in the eyes of all possessing a wing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 1:17

SurelyinvainH2600AdverbthenetH7568Noun FeminineisspreadH2219VerbinthesightH5869NounofanybirdH3671Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:17
Summary
Traps fail when victim sees them
Event
Illustration of ineffective trap
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom