3 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)
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Psalms Chapter 133 contains 3 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.
1A Song of Ascents, of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
2It is like the precious oil upon the head, Coming down upon the beard, [Even] Aaron's beard, Coming down upon the edge of his robes.
3It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing-- life forever.
Psalms 133 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 3 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).
The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most literal), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 133 for a different perspective.
Psalms Chapter 133 contains 3 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.