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Isaiah 36:5

New International Version

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

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American Standard Version

I say, thy counsel and strength for the war are but vain words: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?

Christian Standard Bible

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

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

I say, sayest thou , (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

New American Standard Bible

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

I say that your counsel and strength for the war are only vain words. Now in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?