Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
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
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.
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 my soul has had its dwelling near [one who] hates peace. 7 I [am for] peace, but when I speak, they [are] for war.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
Then David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of people who say: 'Look, David [is] {seeking to do you harm}'?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
Then Saul got up and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, and three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
2 Samuel 20:19
I [am] one of the faithful representatives of Israel. You [are] seeking to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow the inheritance of Yahweh?"
Psalm 34:14
Turn from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 35:20
For they do not speak peace, but against [the] quiet [ones] of [the] land they plan deceitful words.
Psalm 55:20
He has put forth his hands against {his friends}; he has defiled his covenant.
Psalm 109:4
In return for my love they accuse me, though I [am in] prayer.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed [are] the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.
Romans 12:18
If [it is] possible on your [part], be at peace with all people.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For he himself is our peace, who made both one and broke down the dividing wall of the partition, the enmity, in his flesh,
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.