2 “From among all the families on the earth,I have been intimate with you alone.That is why I must punish youfor all your sins.”
3 Can two people walk togetherwithout agreeing on the direction?
4 Does a lion ever roar in a thicketwithout first finding a victim?Does a young lion growl in its denwithout first catching its prey?
5 Does a bird ever get caught in a trapthat has no bait?Does a trap spring shutwhen there’s nothing to catch?
6 When the ram’s horn blows a warning,shouldn’t the people be alarmed?Does disaster come to a cityunless the lord has planned it?
7 Indeed, the Sovereign lord never does anythinguntil he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.
8 The lion has roared—so who isn’t frightened?The Sovereign lord has spoken—so who can refuse to proclaim his message?