Psalms 120:6 Meaning and Explanation
“My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist has endured prolonged exposure to those who despise peace.
The Context of Psalms 120:6
The duration and depth of living among those opposed to peace.
What Does Psalms 120:6 Mean?
The word long intensifies the complaint—this is not a temporary inconvenience but an extended trial. The psalmist's soul, his deepest self, has been forced into sustained contact with someone (or a community) whose nature is to hate peace. Peace is the opposite of what they pursue; they thrive on conflict.
This sustained exposure wears on the spirit. To live in proximity to those who reject peace means constant tension, vigilance, and the exhaustion of maintaining one's own values in a hostile environment.
Psalms 120:6 in the Original Language
Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom), 'peace'—the harmony and wholeness the psalmist desires but cannot achieve with those around him.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 120:6
What does Psalms 120:6 mean?
The psalmist has endured prolonged exposure to those who despise peace.
What is the context of Psalms 120:6?
The duration and depth of living among those opposed to peace.