GOD'S WORD® Translation
It does no good to spread a net within the sight of any bird.

American Standard Version
For in vain is the net spread In the sight of any bird:

Berean Study Bible
How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!

Douay-Rheims Bible
But a net is spread in vain before the eyes of them that have wings.

English Revised Version
For in vain is the net spread, in the eyes of any bird:

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

World English Bible
For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird:

Young's Literal Translation
Surely in vain is the net spread out before the eyes of any bird.

Proverbs 1:17 Additional Translations ...