2 Kings 18:20

KJ21

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?

ASV

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?

AMP

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?

AMPC

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?

BRG

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?

CSB

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

CEB

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?

CJB

Do you think that mere spoken words constitute strategy and strength for battle? In whom, then, are you trusting when you rebel against me like this?

CEV

Does he think he can plan and win a war with nothing but words? Who is going to help him, now that he has turned against the king of Assyria?

DARBY

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?

DRA

Perhaps thou hast taken counsel, to prepare thyself for battle. On whom dost thou trust, that thou darest to rebel?

ERV

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?

EASY

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?

EHV

You say that you have the plan and power for war, but this is only words from your lips. So who are you trusting when you rebel against me?

ESV

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

ESVUK

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

EXB

You say you have ·battle plans [strategy; counsel] and ·power [strength] for war, but your words ·mean nothing [are empty]. Whom are you ·trusting [relying/counting on] for help so that you ·turn [rebel] against me?

GNV

Thou thinkest, Surely I have eloquence, but counsel and strength are for the war. On whom then doest thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

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

GNT

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?

HCSB

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

ICB

You say you have battle plans and power for war. But your words mean nothing. Whom are you trusting for help so that you turn against me?

ISV

You’re saying—but they’re only empty words—‘I have enough advice and resources to conduct warfare!’ ‘“Now who are you relying on, that you have rebelled against me?

JUB

Thou sayest (but they are but vain words), I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?

KJV

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?

AKJV

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?

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?

LEB

You think only a word of lips, ‘I have advice and power for the war.’ Now, on whom do you trust that you have rebelled against me?

TLB

You need more than mere promises of help before rebelling against me. But which of your allies will give you more than words? Egypt? If you lean on Egypt, you will find her to be a stick that breaks beneath your weight and pierces your hand. The Egyptian Pharaoh is totally unreliable!

MSG

The third officer, the Rabshakeh, was spokesman. He said, “Tell Hezekiah: A message from the Great King, the king of Assyria: You’re living in a world of make-believe, of pious fantasy. Do you think that mere words are any substitute for military strategy and troops? Now that you’ve revolted against me, who can you expect to help you? You thought Egypt would, but Egypt’s nothing but a paper tiger—one puff of wind and she collapses; Pharaoh king of Egypt is nothing but bluff and bluster. Or are you going to tell me, ‘We rely on God’? But Hezekiah has just eliminated most of the people’s access to God by getting rid of all the local God-shrines, ordering everyone in Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship at the Jerusalem altar only.’

MEV

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

NOG

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

NABRE

Do you think mere words substitute for strategy and might in war? In whom, then, do you place your trust, that you rebel against me?

NASB

You say—but they are only empty words—‘I have a plan and strength for the war.’ Now on whom have you relied, that you have revolted against me?

NASB1995

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?

NCB

You say (but they are only empty words), “I have counsel and strength for war!” Now, on whom do you rely that makes you willing to rebel against me?

NCV

You say you have battle plans and power for war, but your words mean nothing. Whom are you trusting for help so that you turn against me?

NET

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?

NIRV

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?

NIV

You say you have the counsel and the might for war—but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?

NIVUK

You say you have the counsel and the might for war – but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?

NKJV

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?

NLV

You say with empty words, ‘I have wisdom and strength for war.’ On whom do you trust, that you have turned against me?

NLT

Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me?

NRSVA