New International Version (NIV)
5You say you have counsel and might for war—but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me?
Isaiah 36:5
Isaiah 36:5 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
5I say, ‘Your plan and strength for the war are only empty words.’ Now on whom have you relied, that you have revolted against me?
Amplified Bible (AMP)
5I say, ‘Your plan and strength for the war are only empty words.’ Now in whom do you trust and on whom do you rely, that you have rebelled against me? [2 Kin 18:7]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
5You 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?
American Standard Version (ASV)
5I say, thy counsel and strength for the war are but vain words: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?
Geneva Bible (GNV)
5I say, Surely I haue eloquence, but counsell and strength are for the warre: on whom then doest thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
5I 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?
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
5You 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?
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
5You 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?
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
5I have said, Only a word of the lips! Counsel and might [are] for battle. Now, on whom have you trusted, that you have rebelled against me?