New International Version (NIV)
20You 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?
2 Kings 18:20
2 Kings 18:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
20You say—but they are only 18:20 Lit a word of lipsempty words—‘I have a plan and strength for the war.’ Now on whom have you relied, that you have revolted against me?
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
20You 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?
Amplified Bible (AMP)
20You 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?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
20You 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?
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
20You 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?