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1 A gradual canticle. Behold now bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord: Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.
2 In the nights lift up your hands to the holy places, and bless ye the Lord.
3 May the Lord out of Sion bless thee, he that made heaven and earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psalm 133 about?
It's a short psalm celebrating unity: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (v.1).
What two images does the psalm use to describe unity?
V.2 compares it to "precious ointment" running down "Aaron's beard," and v.3 compares it to "the dew of Hermon" descending on the mountains of Zion.
What does the psalm say God commanded there?
V.3 says, "there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore," tying the picture of unity to God's blessing. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:10.
Today's Verse
And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
Verse Of The DayThe psalmist pictures that unity as fragrant oil running down Aaron's beard and as refreshing dew from Hermon settling on the mountains of Zion, an image of shared blessing echoed in 1 Corinthians 1:10. See the Psalms overview or continue to Psalms 134.
