2 Kings 18:20 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ You say–but they are empty words–There is counsel and strength for war. Now on whom do you rely, that you rebel against me?

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

²⁰ Do you think that empty words are the same as good strategy and the strength to fight? Who are you trusting in that you now rebel against me?

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ Perhaps, you have taken counsel, so that you would prepare yourself for battle. In whom do you trust, so that you would dare to rebel?

2 Kings 18:20 Cross References

2 Kings 18:7

The Lord was with him; wherever he went, he prospered. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and would not serve him.

Isaiah 36:5

Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? On whom, then, do you now rely, that you have rebelled against me?

Exodus 5:9

Let heavier work be laid on them; then they will pay attention to it and not to deceptive words.”

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.