Psalms 120:7
What does Psalms 120:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 120:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I amforpeace: But when I speak, they are for war.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I amforpeace: But when I speak, they are for war.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am for peace: but when I say so, they are for war.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I <FI>am<Fi> peace, and when I speak they <FI>are<Fi> for war!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord keepeth thee from all evil: may the Lord keep thy soul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I [am for] peace; but when I speak, they [are] for war.
Context
v.6My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.
v.7This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.
- 2 Samuel 20:19
I am of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah?
- Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
- Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
- 1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
- 1 Samuel 26:2
Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
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