The Lord was with Hezekiah. Hezekiah was successful in everything he did.
2 Kings 18:20 - Easy To Read Version Your words are worth nothing. [226] You say, “I have enough advice and power to help me in war.” But who do you trust since you have broken away from my rule? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Perhaps thou hast taken counsel, to prepare thyself for battle. On whom dost thou trust, that thou darest to rebel? |
The Lord was with Hezekiah. Hezekiah was successful in everything he did.
So make these people work harder. Keep them busy. Then they will not have enough time to listen to the lies of Moses.”
Get good advice before you make plans. If you are starting a war, find good people to guide you.
I tell you if you are trusting in power and smart plans for battle—then that is useless. Those are nothing but empty words. Now I ask you, who do you trust so much that you are willing to rebel against me?