Psalm 111

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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.

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]

New Testament[]

Verse 9a is quoted in Luke 1:68.^[4]
Verse 9c is quoted in Luke 1:49.^[4]

Protestant[]

This is a psalm of praise to God for:^{[citation needed]}

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
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b 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.

External links[]

Media related to Psalm 111 at Wikimedia Commons
Psalm 111 in Hebrew and English - Mechon-mamre
Psalm 111 King James Bible - Wikisource

[1] Pratico, Gary, Basics of Bible Hebrew p.6 Copyright 2001

[2] The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah page 323, 461

[3] The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 2

[kirkpatrick-4] Jump up to: ^a ^b 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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