2 Kings 18:20 - The Scriptures 2009

²⁰ “You have spoken of having counsel and strength for battle, but they are only words of the lips! And in whom do you trust, that you rebel 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

And יהוה was with him – wherever he went he acted wisely. And he rebelled against the sovereign of Ashshur and did not serve him.

Exodus 5:9

Let more work be laid on the men, so that they labour in it, and not pay attention to words of falsehood.

Proverbs 20:18

By counsel plans are established; And by wise guidance wage a battle.

Isaiah 36:5

“I say: You speak of having counsel and strength for battle, but they are vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?