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Proverbs 1:17

But a net is thrown in vain before the eyes of those who have wings
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

For in vain is a net spread in the sight of any bird,

New International Version

How useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds!