Amos 3:5

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Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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?
World English Bible (WEB)
Can a bird{H6833} fall{H5307}{(H8799)} in a snare{H6341} upon the earth{H776}, where no gin{H4170} is for him? shall one take up{H5927}{(H8799)} a snare{H6341} from the earth{H127}, and have taken{H3920}{(H8799)} nothing at all{H3920}{(H8800)}?
Strong's King James
Can a bird fall into a trap of the land, when there is no snare for it? Can a trap spring up from the ground, when it has caught nothing?
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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?
Young's Literal Translation

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