Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
New American Standard Bible
They are
King James Version
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Holman Bible
they are for war.
International Standard Version
I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they are in favor of war. A Song of Ascents
A Conservative Version
I am [for] peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
American Standard Version
I am for peace: But when I speak, they are for war.
Amplified
I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war.
Darby Translation
I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Julia Smith Translation
I peace: and when I shall speak, they for war.
King James 2000
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I [am for] peace, but when I speak, they [are] for war.
Modern King James verseion
I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I labour for peace; but when I speak unto them thereof, they make them ready to battle.
New Heart English Bible
I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
The Emphasized Bible
I, am for peace, and verily I speak, They, are for war!
Webster
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
World English Bible
I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war. A Song of Ascents.
Youngs Literal Translation
I am peace, and when I speak they are for war!
Themes
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Meekness » Instances of » David
Peace » Saints should » Cultivate
Peace » The wicked » Opposed to
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are exposed to persecution
Topics
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 120:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Cry For Truth And Peace
6 For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace. 7 I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
David said to Saul, "Why do you pay attention when men say, 'David is seeking to do you harm'?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
So Saul arose and went down to the desert of Ziph, accompanied by three thousand select men of Israel, to look for David in the desert of Ziph.
2 Samuel 20:19
I represent the peaceful and the faithful in Israel. You are attempting to destroy an important city in Israel. Why should you swallow up the Lord's inheritance?"
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!
Psalm 35:20
For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.
Psalm 55:20
He attacks his friends; he breaks his solemn promises to them.
Psalm 109:4
They repay my love with accusations, but I continue to pray.
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For he is our peace, the one who made both groups into one and who destroyed the middle wall of partition, the hostility,
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.