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 6 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 36:5 Lit a word of lipsempty words.’ Now on whom have you relied, that you have revolted against me?
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
5I say, ‘Your counsel and strength for the war are only empty words.’ Now on whom do you rely, that you have rebelled against me?
Amplified Bible (AMP)
5I say, ‘Your plan and strength for the war are only 36:5 Lit a word of lips.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 have36:5 Literally You speak; see DSS and 2 Kings 18:20; MT I speak. 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)
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?