Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
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.
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
with those who hate peace.
they are for war.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:9-11
David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of people who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’?
1 Samuel 26:2-4
So Saul, accompanied by 3,000 of the choice men of Israel,
2 Samuel 20:19
I am a peaceful person, one of the faithful in Israel, but you’re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the Lord’s inheritance?”
Psalm 34:14
seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 35:20
but contrive deceitful schemes
against those who live peacefully in the land.
Psalm 55:20
against those at peace with him;
he violates his covenant.
Psalm 109:4
but I continue to pray.
Matthew 5:9
Romans 12:18
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Ephesians 2:14-17
For He is our peace, who made both groups one
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness