Parallel Verses
NET Bible
How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.
New American Standard Bible
For I dwell among the
King James Version
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Holman Bible
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!
International Standard Version
How terrible for me, that I am an alien in Meshech, that I reside among the tents of Kedar!
A Conservative Version
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
American Standard Version
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech, That I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
Amplified
Woe to me, for I sojourn in Meshech,
and I live among the tents of Kedar [among hostile people]!
Darby Translation
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
Julia Smith Translation
Wo! to me that I sojourned in Mesech; I dwelt with the tents of Ke dar.
King James 2000
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Lexham Expanded Bible
Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, [that] I dwell among the tents of Kedar.
Modern King James verseion
Woe is me, that I live in Mesech; I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Woe is me, that I am constrained to dwell with Meshech, and to have my habitation among the tents of Kedar!
New Heart English Bible
Woe is me, that I live in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar.
The Emphasized Bible
Woe is me, That I sojourn in Meshek, - That I abide near the tents of Kedar!
Webster
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
World English Bible
Woe is me, that I live in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
Youngs Literal Translation
Woe to me, for I have inhabited Mesech, I have dwelt with tents of Kedar.
Themes
Kedar » A nomadic clan of the ishmaelites
Meekness » Instances of » David
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are exposed to persecution
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Hate worldly fellowship
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 120:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Cry For Truth And Peace
4 Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals. 5 How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar. 6 For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace.
Cross References
Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Genesis 25:13
These are the names of Ishmael's sons, by their names according to their records: Nebaioth (Ishmael's firstborn), Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
Ezekiel 27:13
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your clients; they exchanged slaves and bronze items for your merchandise.
Song of Songs 1:5
The Beloved to the Maidens: I am dark but lovely, O maidens of Jerusalem, dark like the tents of Qedar, lovely like the tent curtains of Salmah.
1 Samuel 25:1
Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned him. They buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David left and went down to the desert of Paran.
Isaiah 60:6-7
Camel caravans will cover your roads, young camels from Midian and Ephah. All the merchants of Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing praises to the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:2-3
I wish I had a lodging place in the desert where I could spend some time like a weary traveler. Then I would desert my people and walk away from them because they are all unfaithful to God, a congregation of people that has been disloyal to him.
Jeremiah 9:6
They do one act of violence after another, and one deceitful thing after another. They refuse to pay attention to me," says the Lord.
Jeremiah 15:10
I said, "Oh, mother, how I regret that you ever gave birth to me! I am always starting arguments and quarrels with the people of this land. I have not lent money to anyone and I have not borrowed from anyone. Yet all of these people are treating me with contempt."
Jeremiah 49:28-29
The Lord spoke about Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered. "Army of Babylon, go and attack Kedar. Lay waste those who live in the eastern desert.
Ezekiel 27:21
Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your trade partners; for lambs, rams, and goats they traded with you.
Ezekiel 38:2-3
"Son of man, turn toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
Ezekiel 39:1
"As for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say: 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: Look, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal!
Micah 7:1-2
I am depressed! Indeed, it is as if the summer fruit has been gathered, and the grapes have been harvested. There is no grape cluster to eat, no fresh figs that I crave so much.
2 Peter 2:7-8
and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man in anguish over the debauched lifestyle of lawless men,
Revelation 2:13
I know where you live -- where Satan's throne is. Yet you continue to cling to my name and you have not denied your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed in your city where Satan lives.