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Psalm 133

Psalm 133 as poetry

·        Here is a poem that explains each verse and each word picture in Psalm 133. First, compare it with the translation in your Bible. This will help you to understand the parts of Psalm 133 that may seem difficult. Then use the poem again when you pray. Perhaps you have had experiences like those that the author of Psalm 133 had. Then you will be able to make the poem into your own prayer to God.

Psalm 133

A song for the journey to Jerusalem.

 

[1] Look at God’s people, who have gathered together.

They are like one family.

All the men are living together like brothers who do not quarrel.

This is so good, and so pleasant!

 

[2] This should remind us about the sacred ceremony to appoint a priest.

At that ceremony, the oil was plentiful.

It flowed down the priest’s beard.

Yes! It flowed down Aaron’s beard.

It even ran onto his clothes.

 

[3] This should remind us about the water that gathers on the grass, early in the morning.

That water is so plentiful on the mountain called Hermon.

(Hermon is in the north of Israel.)

It is as if Hermon is giving its water to Jerusalem.

(Jerusalem is in the south of Israel.)

God’s house is on the mountain that is in Jerusalem.

And today, God’s people from both north and south have gathered there.

They have gathered because, in Jerusalem, God shows his kindness.

He gives life without end.

Next part: Psalm 133: Something to do

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