Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
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 dwelt with a hater of 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 you hear man's words, saying, Behold, David seeks to do you evil?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
And Saul arose and went down to the wilderness of Ziph to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him.
2 Samuel 20:19
I am peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah?
Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 35:20
For they do not speak peace; but they think deceitful things against the quiet ones of the earth.
Psalm 55:20
He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; he has broken his covenant.
Psalm 109:4
For my love they are my foes; but I am in prayer.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as is in you, being in peace with all men.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For He is our peace, He making us both one, and He has broken down the middle wall of partition between us,
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord;