2 Kings 18:20 — Compare Translations

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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?

English Amplified

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?

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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?

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

You claim to have a strategy and strength for war, but these are empty words. In whom are you now trusting, that you have rebelled against me?

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

You think mere words are strategy and strength for war. Who are you now relying on so that you have rebelled against me?

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Thou sayest but it is a word of the lips There is counsel and strength for war. Now on whom dost thou rely, that thou hast revolted against me?

English EASY 2024

You say that you have good plans. You say that your army is strong. But those are only useless words! You have turned against me, so who are you trusting to save you?

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

If you say, "I trust in power and great battle plans," then that is useless. Now I ask you, who do you trust so much that you are willing to rebel against me?

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

English GNT (Good News Translation)

He demanded, “Do you think that words can take the place of military skill and might? Who do you think will help you rebel against Assyria?

English God's Word - GW 1995

You give useless advice about getting ready for war. Whom, then, do you trust for support in your rebellion against me?

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

You think mere words are strategy and strength for war. What are you now relying on so that you have rebelled against me?

English KJV 1611

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?

English LSB

You say (but they are only empty words), ‘I have counsel and might for the war.’ Now on whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

You speak empty words concerning counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"You say (but they are only empty words), 'I have counsel and strength for the war.' Now on whom do you rely, that you have rebelled against me?

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Do you think mere words substitute for strategy and might in war? On whom, then, do you rely, that you rebel against me?

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Your claim to have a strategy and military strength is just empty talk. In whom are you trusting that you would dare to rebel against me?

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

You say you have a military plan. You say you have a strong army. But your words don't mean anything. Who are you depending on? Why don't you want to stay under my control?

English NIV

You say you have strategy and military strength-but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?

English NKJ 1982

You speak of having plans and power for war; but they are mere words. And in whom do you trust, that you rebel against me?

English NLT

Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Which of your allies will give you any military backing against Assyria?

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

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

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

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

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

You need more than mere promises of help before rebelling against me. But which of your allies will give you more than words? Egypt?

English Tyndale 1537

thou wilt haply speak a light word, that thou hast counsel and power to make war. On whom then dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?