3 Do two people walk together, without first agreeing to meet.

4 Would a lion roar in the forest when he doesn’t have any prey?

≈Would a young lion growl from his den if he’s caught nothing?

5 Would a bird fall into a trap on the ground when no bait has been put in it?

≈Would a trap just spring up from the ground when it hasn’t caught anything?

6 If a warning trumpet sounds in a city, won’t the people start to worry?

≈If disaster comes to a city, wouldn’t it be Yahweh who sent it?

7 Surely the master Yahweh wouldn’t do anything unless he first reveals his plan to his servants the prophets.

8 The lion has roared—who won’t be afraid?

≈The master Yahweh has spoken—who won’t prophesy?