Psalm 133:3

Verse 3 of 3. The 133rd of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.

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.

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Psalm 133:3 in the World English Bible

like the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion; for there the LORD gives the blessing, even life forever more.
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Matthew Henry on Psalm 133:3

Here see, I. What it is that is commended—brethren's dwelling together in unity, not only not quarrelling, and devouring one another, but delighting in each other with mutual endearments, and promoting each other's welfare with mutual services. Sometimes it is chosen, as the best expedient for preserving peace, that brethren should live asunder and at a distance from each other; that indeed may prevent enmity and strife (Gen. xiii. 9), but the goodness and pleasantness are for brethren to dwell…

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