I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
I want peace, but whenever I try to talk, they want to fight.
The writer is expressing frustration that while he desires peace and tries to communicate peacefully, others respond with hostility and conflict.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 120 is one of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms likely sung by Israelites as they journeyed to Jerusalem for religious festivals like Passover or the Feast of Tabernacles. In this verse, the psalmist expresses personal frustration at being surrounded by people who favor conflict, despite his own deep desire for peace, reflecting the broader experiences of ancient Israelites facing enemies and exile. This highlights the tension between seeking harmony and dealing with hostility in a world of ongoing strife.
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