Psalm 125
Psalm 125 is the 125th psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is one of 15 psalms that begins with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot).
Uses
Judaism
- Is recited following Mincha between Sukkot and Shabbat Hagadol.[1]
Catholicism
Around 530, St. Benedict of Nursia used this for the office of Sext from Tuesday until Saturday, after Psalm 123 and Psalm 124, according to its Rule of St. Benoît.[2][3] Today its use is in the Liturgy of the Hours, being recited or sung vespers Monday of the third week.[4]
References
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 530
- ^ D’après le Complete Artscroll Siddur, compilation des prières juives.
- ^ traduction par Prosper Guéranger, Règle de saint Benoît, (Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, réimpression 2007) p 46.
- ^ Le cycle principal des prières liturgiques se déroule sur quatre semaines.