Christian prayer
Psalm 133
Psalm 133 in its original text and with its meaning, celebrating the goodness of living together in unity.
- 3 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
שִׁ֥יר הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת לְדָ֫וִ֥ד הִנֵּ֣ה מַה־טּ֭וֹב וּמַה־נָּעִ֑ים שֶׁ֖בֶת אַחִ֣ים גַּם־יָֽחַד׃
A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
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כַּשֶּׁ֤מֶן הַטּ֨וֹב ׀ עַל־הָרֹ֗אשׁ יֹרֵ֗ד עַֽל־הַזָּקָ֥ן זְקַֽן־אַהֲרֹ֑ן שֶׁ֝יֹּרֵ֗ד עַל־פִּ֥י מִדּוֹתָֽיו׃
It 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;
- 3
כְּטַל־חֶרְמ֗וֹן שֶׁיֹּרֵד֮ עַל־הַרְרֵ֪י צִ֫יּ֥וֹן כִּ֤י שָׁ֨ם ׀ צִוָּ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אֶת־הַבְּרָכָ֑ה חַ֝יִּ֗ים עַד־הָעוֹלָֽם׃
As 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.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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When it is prayed
Many Christians recite Psalm 133 during worship, shared prayer, or reflection on unity within a family or congregation. It is also fitting for gatherings that seek reconciliation or celebrate fellowship. In the Christian tradition, its images of blessing invite gratitude for life shared in peace.
Where it comes from
Psalm 133 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible and belongs to the collection known as the Songs of Ascents. Its heading attributes it to David. Drawing on images of oil upon Aaron and dew upon the mountains, it celebrates the goodness of people dwelling together in unity.
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Questions about Psalm 133
How long is Psalm 133?
Psalm 133 has 3 verses and takes under a minute to recite.
What does Psalm 133 mean?
It celebrates the goodness and beauty of living together in unity. Its images of precious oil and refreshing dew express the richness of that shared life and God's blessing.
When do Christians pray Psalm 133?
Many Christians pray it in communal worship or when reflecting on fellowship, peace, and reconciliation. It can also be used in personal prayer for unity among others.
Who wrote Psalm 133?
The psalm's biblical heading attributes it to David. It was originally composed in Hebrew and is part of the Songs of Ascents.
