Psalm 133:1 (BSB)

A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

From Psalms 133. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Psalm 133:1

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Psalm 133:1-3: PSALM 133 A Psalm of thanksgiving for that holy concord which prevailed in the nation, and which the Lord’s people are earnestly exhorted to maintain. A Song of Degrees of David. Psalm 133:1-3 1. Behold! how good, and how becoming, that brethren The word brethren is not limited to those who are descended from the same parents; it denotes such as are members of the...
• C.H. Spurgeon (Reformed Baptist), The Treasury of David on Psalm 133:1: Behold. It is a wonder seldom seen, therefore behold it! It may be seen, for it is the characteristic of real saints, —therefore fail not to inspect it! It is well worthy of admiration; pause and gaze upon it! It will charm you into imitation, therefore note it well! God looks on with approval, therefore consider it with attention.
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Psalm 133:1-3: Here see, I. What it is that is commended - brethren's dwelling together in unity, not only not quarrelling, and devouring one another, but delighting in each other with mutual endearments, and promoting each other's welfare with mutual services. Sometimes it is chosen, as the best expedient for preserving peace, that brethren should live asunder and at a distance from each other; that indeed may...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Psalm 133:1: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is,.... Aben Ezra thinks the word thing should be supplied; the thing is what follows; for brethren to dwell together in unity: which the Targum interprets of Zion and Jerusalem, as two brethren; Aben Ezra of the priests; Kimchi of the King Messiah and the priest; and Jarchi, and Kimchi's father, of the Israelites; which is best of...