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Psalms 133:1 cpdv — A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, i…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. "

— Psalms 133:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 133 — Context

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A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

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In the nights, lift up your hands in sanctity, and bless the Lord.

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May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Psalms 133:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 133:1 say?
Psalms 133:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. ”
Where is Psalms 133:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 133:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 133, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 133:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 133:1 in?
Psalms 133:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 133:1?
Psalms 133:1 reads (CPDV): “ A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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