Psalm 133 (KJV)
Psalm 133 in the King James Version, with Matthew Henry's commentary.
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The text, King James Version
- 1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
- 2It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
- 3As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Summary of the chapter
From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.
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…