Psalm 34

Psalm 34 is the 34th psalm of the Book of Psalms. It is an acrostic poem, with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet beginning a verse in sequential order; the lone exception is waw, which begins the second clause of verse six. Verse 22, the concluding statement, begins with pe, outside of the acrostic scheme.

Uses

Judaism

• Is recited in its entirety during Pesukei Dezimra on Shabbat, Yom Tov, and Hoshana Rabbah.
• Verse 4 is recited when the Torah scroll is taken out of the ark.
• Verses 10-11 are part of the final paragraph of Birkat Hamazon.
• Verses 14-15 form the basis for part of the closing paragraph of the Amidah.

External links

• Recording of a slow tune to verses 12-14.