Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? On whom do you now rely, that you have rebelled against me?
The Lord was with him; wherever he went, he prospered. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and would not serve him.
Let heavier work be laid on them; then they will labor at it and pay no attention to deceptive words.”
Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.