Psalm 61
Psalm 61 is the 61st psalm of the Book of Psalms. In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 60 in a slightly different numbering system.
The Psalm is attributed to King David and is called in Latin Exaudi Deus.
Uses
Judaism
- Is recited on Hoshana Rabbah.[1]
- Verse 5 is found in the repetition of the Amidah during Rosh Hashanah.[2]
Catholic Church
During the Middle Ages monasteries used this psalm traditionally recited or sung during the celebration of the matins of Wednesday[3][4] according to the rule of Saint Benedict established in 530.[5]
In the current Liturgy of the Hours, Psalm 61 is sung or recited at the midday office on the Saturday of the second week.[6]
Musical settings
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák set verses 1, 3, and 4 to music (together with part of Psalm 63) in No. 6 of his Biblical Songs (1894).
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References
- The Artscroll Tehillim page 329
- The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah page 343
- Psautier latin-français du bréviaire monastique, p. 234, 1938/2003
- La distribution des Psaumes dans la Règle de Saint Benoît. Mont de Cats.
- traduction de Prosper Guéranger, Règle de saint Benoît, chapitre XVIII, (Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, réimpression 2007) p.46.
- The main cycle of liturgical prayers takes place over four weeks.
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