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Verse 120

Psalms 120:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

American Standard Version (1901)

My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.

Bible in Basic English

My soul has long been living with the haters of peace.

Free Bible Version

I have lived for far too long among people who hate peace.

Geneva Bible 1599

My soule hath too long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

King James (Authorized) Version

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

One Unity Resource Bible

My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.

Translation for Translators

I have lived for a long time among people who hate to live with others peacefully.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For too long I have lived with those who hate peace.

Noah Webster Bible

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

World English Bible

My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.

Young's Literal Translation

Too much hath my soul dwelt with him who is hating peace.

Context

In My Distress I Cried to the LORD

⁵Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! ⁶Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace. ⁷I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist expresses distress over living among people who love conflict. The psalmist longs for peace and unity, recognizing the destructive nature of strife and division. This cry for peace reflects a desire for harmony and reconciliation, highlighting the importance of pursuing peace in relationships. It serves as a reminder of the value of promoting peace and seeking to live in harmony with others, even in the midst of a world filled with discord.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

While those who surrounded him were maliciously hostile, he was disposed to peace. This Psalm may well begin such a series as this, as a contrast to the promised joys of God's worship. Next: Psalms Chapter 121

Psalms 120:6

In My Distress I Cried to the LORD

⁵Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! ⁶Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace. ⁷I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

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Berean Standard Bible

Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

American Standard Version (1901)

My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.

Bible in Basic English

My soul has long been living with the haters of peace.

Free Bible Version

I have lived for far too long among people who hate peace.

Geneva Bible 1599

My soule hath too long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

King James (Authorized) Version

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

One Unity Resource Bible

My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.

Translation for Translators

I have lived for a long time among people who hate to live with others peacefully.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For too long I have lived with those who hate peace.

Noah Webster Bible

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

World English Bible

My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.

Young's Literal Translation

Too much hath my soul dwelt with him who is hating peace.