Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 18:20

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

Either to thy People, to encourage them: or rather, within thy self.

Or, surely: or, onely.

Words of the [illegible: 1+ letters]ips, i. e. vain, unprofitable, idle talk, without any effect; or they come not from thy heart; thou speakest this against thy own knowledge.

Counsel to contrive, strength or courage to Execute: which two things are of greatest necessity and use for War. But the words are, and may be [illegible: 1+ letters]endred otherwise; either thus, thou speakest surely words of the lips; i. e. Thou encouragest thy self, and thy people with talk, and words; but counsel and strength are for War, are necessary for thy Defence: neither of which thou ha[illegible: 1+ letters] within thy self, but must seek them from others: and where wilt'st thou find them? on whom (as it follows) dost thou trust? Or thus, thou saist, I have the word of my lips. (Either, 1 Words wherewith to pray to God for help. Or, 2. Eloquence, to encourage my Soldiers and People) counsel and strength for war; i. e. I am furnished with all things necessary for my Defence.

Seeing it is apparent thou hast not strength of thy own, from whom dost thou expect Succours?

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