Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

I labour for peace; but when I speak unto them thereof, they make them ready to battle.

New American Standard Bible

I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war.

King James Version

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

Holman Bible

I am for peace; but when I speak,
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.

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!

Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 120:7

Verse Info

Context Readings

A Cry For Truth And Peace

6 My soul hath long dwelt among them that be enemies unto peace. 7 I labour for peace; but when I speak unto them thereof, they make them ready to battle.

Cross References

1 Samuel 24:9-11

and said to Saul, "Wherefore giveth thou an ear to men's words, that say, 'David seeketh thee evil?'

1 Samuel 26:2-4

Then Saul arose and went to the wilderness of Ziph, and three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, for to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.

2 Samuel 20:19

Abel is one of the quietest and faithfullest cities that are in Israel. And thou goest about to destroy a city that is as a mother in Israel. Why devourest thou the inheritance of the LORD?"

Psalm 34:14

Eschew evil, and do good; seek peace, and ensue it.

Psalm 35:20

And why? Their communing is not for peace, but they imagine deceitful words against them that are quiet in the land.

Psalm 55:20

Yea, they lay hands upon such as be at peace with him, and so they break his covenant.

Psalm 109:4

For the love that I had unto them, they take now my contrary part; but I give myself unto prayer.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, howbeit of your part, have peace with all men.

Ephesians 2:14-17

For he is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken down the wall in the midst, that was a stop between us,

Hebrews 12:14

Embrace peace with all men, and holiness; without the which, no man shall see the Lord.

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