Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 133:1

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

English Standard Version

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!Or dwell together

The Message

How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!

New King James Version

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

New Living Translation

How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony!

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Chapter Contents

The 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 numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions, as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It moistens the heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word, and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the excellency of brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord commands the blessing. God commands the blessing; man can but beg a blessing. Believers that live in love and peace, shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall shortly be with him for ever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven them.

　　

Psalm 133:1 In-Context

1 How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!

　　2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down on the collar of his robe.

　　3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.