Psalms 120:6
Psalms 120:6 in Multiple Translations
Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.
My soul has long been living with the haters of peace.
I have lived for far too long among people who hate peace.
My soule hath too long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
Too much hath my soul dwelt with him who is hating peace.
My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
The sun shall not burn thee by day: nor the moon by night.
I have lived for a long time among people who hate to live with others peacefully.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 120:6
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Psalms 120:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רַ֭בַּת
שָֽׁכְנָה
לָּ֣/הּ
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
עִ֝֗ם
שׂוֹנֵ֥א
שָׁלֽוֹם
רַ֭בַּת
rab
H7227
many
Adj
שָֽׁכְנָה
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לָּ֣/הּ
Prep | Suff
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
עִ֝֗ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
שׂוֹנֵ֥א
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 120:6
רַ֭בַּת
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
שָֽׁכְנָה
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
לָּ֣/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
עִ֝֗ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
שׂוֹנֵ֥א
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 120:6
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- Context
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- Psalms 120:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 120:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 120:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 120:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 120:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 120:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 120:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 120:6
- Sermons on Psalms 120:6
Context — In My Distress I Cried to the LORD
4Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 10:16 | Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. |
| 2 | Psalms 57:4 | My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 2:6 | But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. |
| 4 | Matthew 10:36 | A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 20:30–33 | Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the disgrace of the mother who bore you? For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingship shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?” Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. |
| 6 | Titus 3:3 | For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. |
Psalms 120:6 Summary
This verse, Psalms 120:6, means that the speaker has been living among people who do not value peace and harmony for a long time, and it has been emotionally and spiritually draining. It's like being in a place where everyone is fighting and arguing all the time, and you just want some quiet and rest, as described in Psalms 23:2-3. The speaker is expressing a deep longing for a place of peace, where they can feel safe and at rest, as promised in Isaiah 26:3-4 and John 14:27. This verse reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles, and that God is our refuge and peace, as described in Psalms 46:1-3 and 91:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to dwell among those who hate peace?
To dwell among those who hate peace means to live in close proximity to people who reject harmony and conciliation, often preferring conflict and strife, as seen in Psalms 120:7 where the speaker says, 'I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.' This can be a challenging and isolating experience, as described in Psalms 120:5, where the speaker laments dwelling in Meshech and living among the tents of Kedar.
How long is too long to dwell among those who hate peace?
The length of time is not specified, but the emphasis is on the emotional and spiritual toll it takes on the person, as expressed in Psalms 120:6, 'Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.' This sense of prolonged exposure can be likened to the Israelites' 40-year wilderness journey, where they faced numerous challenges and hardships, as recorded in Exodus 16:35 and Numbers 32:13.
What is the consequence of dwelling among those who hate peace?
The consequence of dwelling among those who hate peace can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and despair, as seen in the speaker's lament in Psalms 120:5-7. It can also lead to a longing for a place of peace and rest, as expressed in Psalms 23:2-3, where the psalmist writes, 'He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.'
How can we apply this verse to our modern lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that we may face similar challenges in our own lives, such as working or living in environments that are hostile to our faith or values, as described in 1 Peter 2:11-12, where the apostle Peter encourages believers to live as foreigners and exiles in a world that often opposes God. By acknowledging the emotional and spiritual toll of these experiences, we can seek support, guidance, and comfort from God and His Word, as promised in Isaiah 41:10 and Matthew 11:28-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have felt like you are dwelling among those who hate peace in your own life, and how have you responded to these situations?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of being 'in the world but not of the world,' as described in John 17:14-19?
- What are some practical steps you can take to seek peace and rest in the midst of chaotic or hostile environments, as encouraged in Matthew 11:28-30 and Philippians 4:6-7?
- How can you use this verse as a reminder to pray for those who are struggling in similar situations, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 and Ephesians 6:18-20?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 120:6
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. The God of peace, against whom their carnal minds are enmity itself; Christ, the Prince of peace, the Man, the Peace, who has made peace by the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 120:6
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. "Long" - i:e., too long. It expresses weariness of a long-continued trial.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 120:6
Psalms 120:6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.Ver. 6. My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace] With Saul, that implacable tyrant, and with other barbarous and brutish persons, skilful to destroy. The very society of such (be they never so tame and civil) is tedious and unsavoury to a good soul; like the slime and filth that is congealed when many toads and other vermin join together. Long, therefore, and too long seemeth it to a saint to sojourn with such. Lord (said a certain good woman upon her death bed, and doubting of her salvation), send me not to hell among the wicked, for thou knowest I never loved their company all my life long.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 120:6
Verse 6. My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.] A restless, barbarous, warlike, and marauding people.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 120:6
6. Too long hath my soul had her dwelling With the haters of peace. The sensitive ‘soul’ feels the inhumanity of their conduct.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 120:6
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace - This trouble is no new thing. It has been long continued, and has become intolerable. Who this was that thus gave him trouble is, of course, now unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 120:6
6. My soul hath long dwelt—Literally, Much has dwelt my soul with herself, with, or near, him that hateth peace.
Sermons on Psalms 120:6
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How to Get on Fire for God by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three keys to getting on fire for God. The first key is faith, which is described as believing in the promises of God and finding joy and pea |
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(Biographies) Adoniram Judson by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the deposit of the gospel with fences. He warns against the consequences of not protecting the truth of the gospel |
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Freedom From Fear and Worry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of freedom from fear and worry. He begins by discussing the prediction made by Jesus about unprecedented fear in the last days. He |
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Road to Reality - Invest in the Harvest- Matt 7 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, Brother K. P. Ohanan shares a powerful story from the mission field in India. He describes encountering a village where a man was possessed by hundreds of demons an |
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Abiding in His Word by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a man named Shayser who was given a Bible while he was in prison. Despite the prison warden's warning that he could only have the Bi |
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(The Real Jesus) 4 How Jesus Served the Father by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finishing the work that God has given us to do. He references John 17:4, where Jesus declares that he has glorified God on |
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The Battle Is for the Mind by Josef Tson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the essence of communism and other satanic movements, which he identifies as being rooted in lies, hate, and violence. He shares a personal ex |