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Psalm 133

The Blessedness of Unity

A Song of Ascents.

How very good and pleasant it is
    when kindred live together in unity!(A)
It is like the precious oil on the head,
    running down upon the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
    running down over the collar of his robes.(B)
It is like the dew of Hermon,
    which falls on the mountains of Zion.
For there the Lord ordained his blessing,
    life forevermore.(C)

(A song for worship.)

Living Together in Peace

It is truly wonderful
when the people of God
    live together in peace.
It is as beautiful as olive oil
    poured on Aaron's head[a]
and running down his beard
    and the collar of his robe.
It is like the dew
from Mount Hermon,
    falling on Zion's mountains,
where the Lord has promised
to bless his people
    with life forevermore.

Footnotes

  1. 133.2 head: Olive oil was poured on Aaron's head to show that God had chosen him to be the high priest.