Psalm 120
Psalm 120 is the 120th psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is the first of a series of 15 psalms that begin with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot).[1][2] In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 119 in a slightly different numbering system.
Uses
Judaism
- Is recited following Mincha between Sukkot and Shabbat Hagadol.[3]
Catholic Church
According to the rule of St. Benedict set in 530, this Psalm was sung or recited during the third office during the week, namely from Tuesday until Saturday, followed by Psalm 121 (120) and Psalm 122 (121) and after the offices of the Sunday and Monday were occupied with Psalm 119, which is the longest among the 150 psalms.[4]
In the Liturgy of the Hours, Psalm 120 is now recited in Vespers Monday of the fourth semaine.[5]
References
- ^ Commentaires sur les psaumes, d’Hilaire de Poitiers, (IVe siècle, Paris, Éditions du Cerf, 2008, collection sources chrétiennes) n°515,
- ^ Commentaires sur les psaumes, de saint John Chrysostom (IVe siècle)
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 530
- ^ Règle de saint Benoît, traduction par Prosper Guéranger, (Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, 2007) p46
- ^ The main cycle of liturgical prayers takes place over four weeks.
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