Isaiah 36:5

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⁵Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? On whom do you now rely, that you have rebelled 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?

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?

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

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

I said, ‘Only a word of lips! War has power and a plan!’ Now, in whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

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?

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