Psalms 120:7

“I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.”

"I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war." - Psalms 120:7
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What does Psalms 120:7 mean?

Psalms 120:7 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war." This verse reflects the inner turmoil of the psalmist, who seeks peace but is met with resistance and conflict when attempting to communicate peacefully and…

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The Pursuit of Peace in a World of Conflict

In Psalm 120:7, we find a poignant statement by the psalmist: "I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war." This verse encapsulates a deep struggle that resonates profoundly with our experiences today—a desire for peace juxtaposed with the contentious nature of the human…

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Prayer for Peace in a World of Conflict

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, with a humble heart, seeking Your presence and guidance in a world that seems ever more divided and hostile. As I reflect on the words of Psalm 120:7, “I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war,” I am reminded of the challenges…

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Psalms 120:7 - "I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war."
Psalms 120:4 - "Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper."
Psalms 120:6 - "My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace."
"My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace." - Psalms 120:6
"Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!" - Psalms 120:5
Psalms 120:1 - "In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me."
Psalms 120:5 - "Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!"
Psalms 120:2 - "Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue."
Psalms 119:120 - "My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments."
"Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper." - Psalms 120:4
Psalms 120:3 - "What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?"
"What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?" - Psalms 120:3
"In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me." - Psalms 120:1
"My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments." - Psalms 119:120
"Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue." - Psalms 120:2
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