Proverbs 1:17

But in vain is the net laid forth before the bird's eyes.

Job 35:11

Which giveth us more understanding than he doth the beasts of the earth, and teacheth us more than the fouls of heaven?'

Proverbs 7:23

so long till she hath wounded his liver with her dart: like as if a bird hasted to the snare, not knowing that the peril of his life lieth thereupon.

Isaiah 1:3

The ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his master's crib; but Israel knoweth nothing. My people hath no understanding.

Jeremiah 8:7

The Stork knoweth her appointed time; the Turtledove, the Swallow and the Crane consider the time of their travail: but my people will not know the time of the punishment of the LORD.

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Summary

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

Bible References

In vain

Proverbs 7:23
so long till she hath wounded his liver with her dart: like as if a bird hasted to the snare, not knowing that the peril of his life lieth thereupon.
Job 35:11
Which giveth us more understanding than he doth the beasts of the earth, and teacheth us more than the fouls of heaven?'
Isaiah 1:3
The ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his master's crib; but Israel knoweth nothing. My people hath no understanding.
Jeremiah 8:7
The Stork knoweth her appointed time; the Turtledove, the Swallow and the Crane consider the time of their travail: but my people will not know the time of the punishment of the LORD.