Psalms 120:7

I [am for] peace: but when I speak, they [are] for war.

I am for peace {H7965}: but when I speak {H1696}, they are for war {H4421}.

I am all for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.

I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

I amforpeace: But when I speak, they are for war.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 5:9 (22 votes)

    Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

  • Psalms 109:4 (7 votes)

    For my love they are my adversaries: but I [give myself unto] prayer.

  • Hebrews 12:14 (4 votes)

    Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  • Romans 12:18 (3 votes)

    If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

  • Psalms 34:14 (3 votes)

    Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

  • 1 Samuel 24:9 (2 votes)

    ¶ And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?

  • 1 Samuel 24:11 (2 votes)

    Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that [there is] neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.