Proverbs 1:17 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁵My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:

¹⁶For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

¹⁷Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

¹⁸And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.

¹⁹So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

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Reflection Questions

How do you recognize traps laid before you in life?

What does this verse teach you about vigilance?

When have you seen someone fall into a trap because they were unaware?

Life Application

awareness

Stay alert to the dangers and temptations that surround you. Learn to discern between wise choices and pitfalls.

protection

Help others by sharing your experiences of avoiding traps, guiding them towards wisdom.

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