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Psalms 120:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 120:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I am [for] peace: But when I speak, they are for war. Psalm 121 A Song of Ascents.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I am [for] peace: But when I speak, they are for war. Psalm 121 A Song of Ascents.
Psalms 120:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 120

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech, That I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
6My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.
7I am [for] peace: But when I speak, they are for war. Psalm 121 A Song of Ascents.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I am for peace - Margin, “A man of peace.” Literally, “I (am) peace.” It is my nature. I desire to live in peace. I strive to do so. I do nothing to provoke a quarrel. I would do anything which would be right to pacify others. I would make any sacrifices, yield to any, demands, consent to any arrangements which would promise peace. But when I speak - When I say anything on the subject, when I propose any new arrangements, when I suggest any changes, when I give utterance to my painful feelings, and express a desire to live differently - they will listen to nothing; they will be satisfied with nothing. They are for war - For discord, variance, strife. All my efforts to live in peace are vain.…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for peace: or, a man of peace, Psa 34:14, Psa 35:20, Psa 55:20; Sa2 20:19; Mat 5:9; Rom 12:18; Eph 2:14-17; Heb 12:14 when: Sa1 24:9-11, Sa1 26:2-4 Next: Psalms Chapter 121”
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