New King James Version
Psalms 133:1
1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For 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 Living Translation (NLT)How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
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, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.
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הִנֵּ֣ה מַה־טּ֭וֹב וּמַה־נָּעִ֑ים שֶׁ֖בֶת אַחִ֣ים גַּם־יָֽחַד׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 133:1
- Psalms 122:1I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.”
- Psalms 124:1“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—
- Psalms 131:1Lord, my heart is not haughty, Nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, Nor with things too profound for me.
- Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.
- Genesis 13:8So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren.
- Genesis 45:24So he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, “See that you do not become troubled along the way.”
- 2 Samuel 2:26Then Abner called to Joab and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Do you not know that it will be bitter in the latter end? How long will it be then until you tell the people to return from pursuing their brethren?”
- Isaiah 11:6“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, The leopard shall lie down with the young goat, The calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them.
- Jeremiah 32:39then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them.
- John 13:35By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 17:21that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
- Ephesians 4:3endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Philippians 2:2fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
- Hebrews 13:1Let brotherly love continue.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;
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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