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17 It does no good to spread a net
within the sight of any bird.
18 But these people set an ambush for their own murder.
They go into hiding only to lose their lives.
19 This is what happens to everyone
who is greedy for unjust gain.
Greed takes away his life.

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17 How useless to spread a net
    where every bird can see it!
18 These men lie in wait(A) for their own blood;
    they ambush only themselves!(B)
19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
    it takes away the life of those who get it.(C)

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