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The Spiritual Toll of Conflict
Commentators emphasize the profound emotional and spiritual harm of being forced to live or work with contentious people. Albert Barnes describes this as a "galling" trial that is more than a minor annoyance; it's a long-term burden that can vex the soul, hinder spiritual growth, and become intolerable.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 120:6
18th Century
Theologian
My soul has long dwelt with him who hates peace - This trouble is no new thing. It has been long continued and has become intolerab…
John Calvin
On Psalms 120:6
16th Century
Theologian
My soul hath long dwelt with him who hateth peace. The Psalmist now shows plainly, and, so to speak, points directly to those whom he had …
John Gill
On Psalms 120:6
17th Century
Pastor
My soul has long dwelt with him that hates peace .
] The God of peace, against whom their carnal minds are enmity it…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 120:5–7
17th Century
Minister
It is very grievous to a good person, to be thrown into and kept in the company of the wicked, from whom they hope to be forever separated. Here yo…