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 pay attention to it and not to deceptive words.”
Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.
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?