Psalm 120:7
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Cross-reference
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 describes evildoers who stir up wars—directly matching 'they are for war' in the Psalm.
Psalm 34:14 commands seeking peace — the very action the psalmist claims to take, despite enemies choosing war.
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.
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 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 commands to 'seek peace and pursue it,' reinforcing the psalmist's own stance for peace from a NT perspective.