Psalm 111
Psalm 111 is the 111th psalm of the biblical Book of Psalms. In the slightly different numbering system in the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation, the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 110. Psalms 111, 112 and 119 are the only psalms which are acrostic by phrase in the Bible;[1] that is, each 7-9 syllable phrase begins with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order.
Scroll of the Psalms
Uses
Judaism
- Verse 4-5 are found in the repetition of the Amidah during Rosh Hashanah.[2]
- Verse 10 is recited upon awakening following Modeh Ani and handwashing.[3]
Protestant
This is a psalm of praise to God for:
- His great works v.2
- His enduring Righteousness v.3
- His grace and compassion v.4
- His provision v.5
- Truth and Justice v.7
- Redemption for His people v.9
- Granting of wisdom to those who revere him v.10
Musical settings
Henry Desmarest set one grand motet lorrain, "Confitebor tibi Domine" (1707)
Marc-Antoine Charpentier composed :
- In 1670s, one grand motet "Confitebor tibi Domine", H.151, for soloists, chorus, 2 violins, and continuo
- In 1690s, one grand motet "Confitebor tibi Domine", H.200 - H.200 a, for soloists, chorus, and continuo
- In 1690s, one grand motet "Confitebor tibi Domine", H.220, for soloists, chorus and continuo
- Mid - 1690s, one grand motet "Confitebor tibi Domine", H.225, for soloists, chorus, flutes, strings and continuo
References
- Pratico, Gary, Basics of Bible Hebrew p.6 Copyright 2001
- The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah page 323, 461
- The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 2
- Kirkpatrick, A. F. (1901). The Book of Psalms: with Introduction and Notes. The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Book IV and V: Psalms XC-CL. Cambridge: At the University Press. p. 839. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
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