Parallel Verses
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.
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
Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace.
7
They are
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
And David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'Behold, David seeks your harm'?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
So Saul arose and went down to the wilderness of Ziph with three thousand chosen men of Israel to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
2 Samuel 20:19
I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the heritage of the LORD?"
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 35:20
For they do not speak peace, but against those who are quiet in the land they devise words of deceit.
Psalm 55:20
My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant.
Psalm 109:4
In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility
Hebrews 12:14
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.