ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 1:17
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Pr 1:17

1:17 in vain . . . bird. This saying is introduced to strengthen the reasons for the author’s counsel. The apparent meaning is that even a bird will avoid a trap once it has knowledge of it. Those who are tempted should do the same.