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Bible verse
Psalm 133:1
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
What it means
There is something genuinely lovely, the psalm says, when God's people live together in real unity. It is rare enough to be worth naming and rich enough to feel like blessing poured out. Unity is not sameness but a shared belonging under one Lord. Jesus prayed that His people would be one, so that the world might believe. When we choose peace over pride and welcome over division, we make visible the family Christ died to gather. Guard that gift; it is more precious than we know.
Psalm 133:1 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 133:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 133 |
| Topic | relationships |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 133:1?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 133. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 133:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Psalm 133:1 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Psalm 133:1, relationships. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Psalm 133 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 133:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
