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Psalms 120:6

LonelinessPeaceExhaustion

4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

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

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BSB
Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
KJV
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
WEB
My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.
ASV
My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.
DARBY
My soul hath long dwelt with them that hate peace.
BLB
Too much has dwelt my soul with the one hating peace!
ÅB
Lenge nok har min sjel bodd hos dem som hater fred.
OTB
Min sjel har bodd for lenge
blant dem som er imot fred.
B1930
Lenge nok har min sjel bodd hos dem som hater fred.

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Cross references

  • Matthew 10:16

    Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

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  • Psalms 57:4

    My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

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  • Ezekiel 2:6

    And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.

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  • Matthew 10:36

    And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

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  • 1 Samuel 20:30–33

    Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?

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  • Titus 3:3

    For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

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