Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they are in favor of war. A Song of Ascents
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.
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 resided too long with those who hate peace. 7 I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they are in favor of war. A Song of Ascents
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
Then David told Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of those who say, "Look, David is trying to harm you?'
1 Samuel 26:2-4
So Saul rose and went down with 3,000 select men of Israel to the Wilderness of Ziph, to look for David in the Wilderness of Ziph.
2 Samuel 20:19
I'm one of the peaceful and faithful citizens of Israel. You're trying to destroy a city that's a mother in Israel. Why are you devouring the heritage of the LORD?"
Psalm 34:14
Avoid evil and do good! Seek peace and pursue it!
Psalm 35:20
For they do not speak peace; they devise clever lies against the peaceful people of the land.
Psalm 55:20
Each of my friends raises his hand against his allies; each of my friends breaks his word.
Psalm 109:4
Instead of receiving my love, they accuse me, though I continue in prayer.
Matthew 5:9
"How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God's children!
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For it is he who is our peace. Through his mortality he made both groups one by tearing down the wall of hostility that divided them.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.