Amos 3:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

A bird doesn’t fly into a trap unless there is food in it. If a trap closes, it will catch the bird.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 9:12

You never know when hard times will come. Like fish in a net or birds in a snare, people are often trapped by some disaster that suddenly falls on them.

Daniel 9:14

The Lord kept the terrible things ready for us—he made them happen to us. The Lord our God did this because he is fair in everything he does. But we still have not listened to him.

Jeremiah 31:28

In the past I watched over Israel and Judah, but I watched for the time to pull them up. I tore them down. I destroyed them. I gave many troubles to them. But now I will watch over them to build them up and make them strong.” This message is from the Lord.

Psalm 140:5

These proud people are trying to trap me. They spread nets to catch me; they set traps in my path. Selah

Amos 3:4

A lion will roar in the forest only if it catches its prey. A young lion roaring in his cave means he has caught something to eat.

Amos 3:6

If people hear the warning blast of a trumpet, they shake with fear. If trouble comes to a city, the Lord caused it to happen.