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
I have lived too long with those who hate peace.
7
They are
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
David asked Saul: Why do you listen to rumors that I am trying to harm you?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
Saul went to the desert of Ziph. He took three thousand of Israel's best-trained men to search for David.
2 Samuel 20:19
We are peaceful and faithful Israelites. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel? Why should you swallow up what belongs to Jehovah?'
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!
Psalm 35:20
They do not talk about peace. Instead, they scheme against the peaceful people in the land.
Psalm 55:20
He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him. He has violated his covenant.
Psalm 109:4
In return for my love, they accuse me, but I pray for them.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Romans 12:18
When it is possible, be peaceable with all men.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For he is our peace, who made both (Jews and Gentiles) one, and broke down the middle barrier of partition.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.