KJV ORIGINAL
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It's pointless to set a trap when the bird can clearly see it being set up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that obvious traps don't work because everyone can see them coming.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, people commonly used nets to catch birds for food, and this practice was a familiar part of everyday life. This proverb employs that imagery to illustrate the futility of obvious traps, emphasizing that no one would fall for something so plainly visible. In the broader context of Proverbs 1, Solomon is warning young people about the dangers of associating with sinners who openly plot evil, urging them to embrace wisdom instead.
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