2 Kings 18:20

English Standard Version

20 Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? In whom do you now trust, that you have rebelled against me? 

New International Version

20 You say you have the counsel and the might for war – but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me? 

New International Reader’s Version

20 You say you have a military plan. You say you have a strong army. But your words don’t mean anything. Who are you depending on? Why don’t you want to stay under my control? 

King James Version

20 Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? 

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