King James Version
Psalms 120:5 in the King James Version says “Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 120 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!”
Psalms 120:5 · KJV
What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? What shall be given: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall is profit thee? done: Heb. added
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Sharp: or, It is as the sharp arrows of the mighty man, with coals of juniper
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. for peace: or, a man of peace
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“is me that I sojourn”
H1481properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
“of Kedar”
H6938kedar, a son of ishmael; also (collectively) bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
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