Psalm 138
Appearance
Psalm 138 is the 138th psalm from the Book of Psalms, which is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings") in the Hebrew Bible, and is also a book of the Christian Old Testament.[1] This particular psalm describes that those who are close to God live in reality, and those who believe in human power live in a world of fantasy.[2] It is attributed to King David.
Uses
Judaism
Catholic
Historically, this psalm was recited or sung at the office of Vespers on Wednesday, according to the Rule of St. Benedict.[3][4] In the Liturgy of Hours, Psalm 138 is recited at Vespers of Tuesday of the fourth semaine.[5] Moreover, in the liturgy of the Mass, it is played on the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time of the year,[6] the 5th and the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the year.
References
- ^ Commentaires of the psalms, d’Hilaire de Poitiers, IVe siècle, Paris, Éditions du Cerf, 2008
- ^ The Artscroll Tehillim page 298
- ^ Règle de saint Benoît, traduction de Prosper Guéranger, p. 47, réimpression 2007
- ^ Psautier latin-français du bréviaire monastique, p. 516, 1938/2003.
- ^ Le cycle principal des prières liturgiques se déroule sur quatre semaines.
- ^ Le cycle des lectures des messes du dimanche se déroule sur trois ans.