Psalms 120:7 Meaning and Explanation
“I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist's peaceful words are met with hostility and a warring response.
The Context of Psalms 120:7
The final contrast: the psalmist's commitment to peace versus the surrounding hostility.
What Does Psalms 120:7 Mean?
The contrast is personal and immediate: I am for peace declares the psalmist's intention and orientation, while they are for war shows the unbridgeable divide. When the psalmist speaks—presumably with peaceful intent—his words are received not as overtures but as provocations to be answered with hostility.
This final verse captures the hopelessness of the situation: no meeting of minds is possible. The psalmist cannot change those around him, cannot make them receptive to peace. He is trapped in a conflict not of his making, speaking to ears that are closed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 120:7
What does Psalms 120:7 mean?
The psalmist's peaceful words are met with hostility and a warring response.
What is the context of Psalms 120:7?
The final contrast: the psalmist's commitment to peace versus the surrounding hostility.