Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
I am [for] peace, but when I speak, they are for 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
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.
NET Bible
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
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 My soul has long had her dwelling with him who hates peace. 7 I am [for] peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
And David said to Saul, Why do thou hearken to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeks thy hurt?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
2 Samuel 20:19
I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. Thou seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why will thou swallow up the inheritance of LORD?
Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Psalm 35:20
For they speak not peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
Psalm 55:20
He has put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him. He has profaned his covenant.
Psalm 109:4
For my love they are my adversaries, but I [make] prayer.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.
Romans 12:18
If possible from you, keeping peace with all men,
Ephesians 2:14-17
For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the dividing wall of partition,
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord.