⁸ With him is only the arm of flesh,^(A) but with us^(B) is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles.”^(C) And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said.

⁴ The weapons we fight with^(A) are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power^(B) to demolish strongholds.^(C)

³³ who through faith conquered kingdoms,^(A) administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,^(B)

³⁴ quenched the fury of the flames,^(A) and escaped the edge of the sword;^(B) whose weakness was turned to strength;^(C) and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.^(D)