Amos 3:4

World English Bible (WEB)

Will a lion roar in the thicket, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out of his den, if he has caught nothing?

In context

2 “I have chosen only you of all the families of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all of your sins.”

3 Do two walk together, unless they have agreed?

4 Will a lion roar in the thicket, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out of his den, if he has caught nothing?

5 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?

6 Does the trumpet alarm sound in a city, without the people being afraid? Does evil happen to a city, and the LORD hasn’t done it?

WEB World English Bible: Will a lion roar in the thicket, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out of his den, if he has caught nothing?
KJV King James Version: Will 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?
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Does a young lion growl in his den if he has caught nothing?
ASV American Standard Version: Will 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?
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Roar doth a lion in a forest and prey he hath none? Give out doth a young lion his voice from his habitation, If he hath not caught?
DBY Darby Translation: Will 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?
WBS Webster Bible: Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he hath taken nothing?