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Amos 3:5

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?

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Amos 3:5 in other translations

Can a bird fall in a trap on the earth,
where no snare is set for him?
Does a snare spring up from the ground,
when there is nothing to catch?

Amos 3:5 · World English Bible

Amos 3:5 in context

  1. 3Shall two walk together, except they have agreed?
  2. 4Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?
  3. 5Can 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?
  4. 6Shall the trumpet be blown in a city, and the people not be afraid? shall evil befall a city, and Jehovah hath not done it?
  5. 7Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.