American Standard Version
Psalms 133:1
1Behold, how good and how pleasant it isFor brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalms 133:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
- New International Version (NIV)How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
- English Standard Version (ESV)Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Context of Psalms 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! 2It is like the precious oil upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron’s beard; That came down upon the skirt of his garments; 3Like the dew of Hermon, That cometh down upon the mountains of Zion: For there Jehovah commanded the blessing, Even life for evermore.
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הִנֵּ֣ה מַה־טּ֭וֹב וּמַה־נָּעִ֑ים שֶׁ֖בֶת אַחִ֣ים גַּם־יָֽחַד׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 133:1
- Psalms 122:1I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.
- Psalms 124:1If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,
- Psalms 131:1Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me.
- Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.
- Genesis 13:8And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen; for we are brethren.
- Genesis 45:24So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
- 2 Samuel 2:26Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
- Isaiah 11:6And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
- Jeremiah 32:39and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:
- John 13:35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
- John 17:21that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us: that the world may believe that thou didst send me.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- Ephesians 4:3giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Philippians 2:2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
- Hebrews 13:1Let love of the brethren continue.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
Commentaries on Psalms 133:1
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Behold - As if he looked upon such a gathering, and saw there the expressions of mutual love. This may have been uttered in the actual contemplation of such an assemblage; or it may have been a picture of the imagination. How good - How good in itself; how proper; how suited to promote happiness, and to diffuse good influences abroad. And how pleasant - The word used here means lovely, charming, attractive; that which fills the mind with delight, spoken…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The excellency of brotherly love. --We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof of our union with Christ, and adorns his gospel. It is profitable as well as pleasing; it brings blessings…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Brothers are connected by family, by work, or by loyalty. In this psalm, brothers means all members of the community, including men and women, who live in unity.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-31-2. As the fragrant oil is refreshing, so this affords delight. The holy anointing oil for the high priest was olive oil mixed with four of the best spices (Ex 30:22, 25, 30). Its rich profusion typified the abundance of the Spirit's graces. As the copious dew, such as fell on Hermon, falls in fertilizing power on the mountains of Zion, so this unity is fruitful in good works.Read the comment
- Rashi on Tanakh · v. 1Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers also to dwell together When the Holy One, blessed be He, will dwell in the Temple with Israel, who are called brothers and friends, and He too will be together with them.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 133
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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