Psalms 120:7
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 120 connects to 10 cross-references. The first of fifteen Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) likely used by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. This lament cries to the Lord from Meshech and Kedar — symbols of hostile foreign lands — about lying lips and deceitful tongues. The …
Other Translations
I amforpeace: But when I speak, they are for war.
I <FI>am<Fi> peace, and when I speak they <FI>are<Fi> for war!
I am for peace: but when I say so, they are for war.
Cross References
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off …
Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, …
David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.
I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a …
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.