2 Kings 18:20

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

Let heavier work be laid upon the men that they may labor at it and pay no regard to lying words.”

Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

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