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Psalm 133:title–1

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A song of ascents,30 by David.

133:1Look! How good and how pleasant it is

when brothers live together!1

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Psalm 133:1: Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!

Footnotes

  1. 30 The precise significance of this title, which appears in Pss 120–134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101–150 (), .
  2. 1 This statement refers to the extended family structure of ancient Israel, where brothers would often live in proximity to one another (Deut 25:5), giving the family greater social prominence and security. However, in its later application in the Israelite cult it probably envisions unity within the covenant community. See L. C. Allen, Psalms 101–150 (), .

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A Song of Ascents. Of David.

Behold, how good and pleasant it is

when brothers dwell in unity!

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A song of ascents. Of David.

How good and pleasant it is

when God’s people live together in unity!

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A song of ascents. Of David.

How delightfully good

when brothers live together in harmony!

NLTNew Living Translation

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.

How wonderful and pleasant it is

when brothers live together in harmony!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A song of ascents. Of David.

Look, how good and how pleasant it is

when brothers dwell together in unity.

KJV 1900King James Version

A Song of degrees of David.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is

For brethren to dwell together in unity!