International Standard Version Does a bird fall into a snare on the ground without any bait in the trap? Will a trap snap shut when there is nothing to catch?
American Standard Version Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is'set for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all?
Young's Literal Translation Doth a bird fall into a snare of the earth, And there is no gin for it? Doth a snare go up from the ground, And prey it captureth not?