3 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)
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Psalms Chapter 133 contains 3 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.
1A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! <sup>together: Heb. even together</sup>
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.
Psalms 133 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 3 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.
The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 133 for a different perspective.
Psalms Chapter 133 contains 3 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.