Psalm 120:7

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

Cross-reference

Psalm 35:20 Parallel

Psalm 35:20 describes the wicked who do not speak peace and plot against the peaceful — direct parallel to the psalmist's foes.

Psalm 140:2 Parallel

Psalm 140:2 describes evildoers who stir up wars—directly matching 'they are for war' in the Psalm.

Psalm 34:14 Parallel

Psalm 34:14 commands seeking peace — the very action the psalmist claims to take, despite enemies choosing war.

Psalm 55:20 Parallel

Psalm 55:20 describes a covenant-breaker who attacks those at peace — similar to the psalmist's experience with war-seeking opponents.

Ephesians 2:14 reveals Christ as our peace — the ultimate resolution to the psalmist's lament over war and hostility.

In 1 Samuel 24:9-11, David exemplifies 'I am for peace' while Saul seeks his life—a narrative parallel to the Psalmist's situation.

In 1 Samuel 26:2-4, David again resists harming Saul, showing peace amidst pursuit—mirroring the Psalm's peace vs war.

Matthew 5:9 Parallel

In Matthew 5:9, Jesus blesses peacemakers — the very identity the psalmist claims, though his opponents are for war.

Numbers 20:20 shows Edom's hostile refusal of peaceful passage—an example of 'they are for war' against a peace-seeking people.

Hebrews 12:14 commands pursuing peace with all—echoing the Psalmist's desire but with NT application.

Romans 12:18 exhorts living peaceably as far as possible — the psalmist does that, but others choose war.

Micah 2:8 Parallel

Micah 2:8 describes people stripping robes from peaceful passersby—mirroring the hostility the psalmist faces when seeking peace.

2 Samuel 20:19 has the wise woman claim 'I am peaceable' — a verbal parallel to the psalmist's declaration 'I am for peace.'

Deuteronomy 20:11 describes peace terms if a city surrenders—contrasts with the Psalm where peace is rejected.

Deuteronomy 2:32 records Sihon's aggressive response to Israel's peaceful approach—another case of war chosen over peace.

In Genesis 13:9, Abram offers to separate for peace—a proactive pursuit of harmony, similar to the Psalmist's stance.

1 Peter 3:11 Related theme

1 Peter 3:11 commands to 'seek peace and pursue it,' reinforcing the psalmist's own stance for peace from a NT perspective.