Psalm 115

Psalm 115 is the 115th psalm of the biblical Book of Psalms. It is part of the Egyptian Hallel sequence in the Book of Psalms.

This article uses Hebrew (Masoretic) psalm numbering. Psalms 114–115 in Greek (Septuagint or Vulgate) numbering correspond to Psalm 116 in Hebrew numbering.
Psalm 115
Scroll of the Psalms
BookBook of Psalms
Hebrew Bible partKetuvim
Order in the Hebrew part1
CategorySifrei Emet
Christian Bible partOld Testament
Order in the Christian part19

This psalm is attached to the preceding psalm in ancient translations, including the Greek Septuagint (LXX) and its Latin translation, the Vulgate. In these versions of the bible it is counted as verses 9–26 of Psalm 113, verses 1-8 being Psalm 114 in Hebrew numbering.

In Judaism
  • This is one of six psalms (113-118) of which Hallel is composed. On all days when Hallel is recited, this psalm is recited in its entirety, except on Rosh Chodesh and the last six days of Passover, when only verses 1-11 are recited.[1]
  • Verse 18 is the final verse of Ashrei.[2] It is also recited by some following Psalm 126 preceding Birkat Hamazon.[3]

In Christianity

Verse 1 is notable as the text of the hymn Non nobis, Domine.

Music

Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Psalmus David 115us "Credidi propter quod locutus sum", H.209 - H.209 a, for soloists, chorus and continuo (1690)

References
  1. Scherman, Zlotowitz (2003). The Complete Artscroll Siddur. p. 635.
  2. The Complete Artscroll Siddur p. 68
  3. The Complete Artscroll Siddur p. 183

Bibliography
  • Scherman, Nosson; Zlotowitz, Rabbi Meir (2003). The Complete Artscroll Siddur. ArtScroll Mesorah Series. Translated by Scherman, Nosson (3 ed.). Mesorah Pubn Ltd. ISBN 9780899066509.
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