Tree of Life Version
Psalms 133:1
1A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers 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
A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! 2It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard —Aaron’s beard— coming down on the collar of his robes. 3It is like the dew of Hermon, coming down upon the mountains of Zion. For there Adonai commanded the blessing —life forevermore!
Read all of Psalms 133Psalms 133:1 word by word
הִנֵּ֣ה מַה־טּ֭וֹב וּמַה־נָּעִ֑ים שֶׁ֖בֶת אַחִ֣ים גַּם־יָֽחַד׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 133:1
- Psalms 122:1A Song of Ascents. Of David. I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the House of Adonai.”
- Psalms 124:1A Song of Ascents. Of David. “Had Adonai not been on our side” —let Israel now say—
- Psalms 131:1A Song of Ascents. Of David. Adonai, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes lofty, nor do I go after things too great or too difficult for me.
- Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem— “May those who love you be at peace!
- Genesis 13:8So Abram said to Lot, “Please, let there be no strife between me and you, or between my shepherds and yours, since we are relatives.
- Genesis 45:24Then he sent his brothers off, and as they departed, he said to them, “Don’t be anxious on the way.”
- 2 Samuel 2:26Then Abner called out to Joab and said, “Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize how bitter it will be in the end? How long until you order the people to stop pursuing their kinsmen?”
- Isaiah 11:6The wolf will dwell with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the kid, the calf and the young lion and the yearling together, and a little child will lead them.
- Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, so they may fear Me forever; for their good and for 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. Just as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You, so also may they be one in Us, so the world may believe that You sent Me.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.
- Ephesians 4:3making every effort to keep the unity of the Ruach in the bond of shalom.
- Philippians 2:2then make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, united in spirit, with one purpose.
- Hebrews 13:1Let brotherly love continue.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, tenderhearted, humble-minded.
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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