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
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.
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 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.