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The peaceful speaker stands among foreign tents while neighbors answer him with preparations for war.
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Psalms 120:5-7

I am for peace; but when I speak, they are

In my distress I called to Yahweh · Psalms 120

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5Woe to me, for I have lived as a foreigner in Meshech; I have lived among the tents of Kedar.

6My soul has long dwelt with one who hates peace.

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

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