Psalm 113
Encyclopedia
Psalm 113 is the 113th psalm of the Book of Psalms (Psalm 112 in Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate
).
It is usually known by its first two words, Laudate pueri, and there are many musical settings including in Claudio Monteverdi
's Vespro della Beata Vergine of 1610.
Vulgate
The Vulgate is a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. It was largely the work of St. Jerome, who was commissioned by Pope Damasus I in 382 to make a revision of the old Latin translations...
).
It is usually known by its first two words, Laudate pueri, and there are many musical settings including in Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi – 29 November 1643) was an Italian composer, gambist, and singer.Monteverdi's work, often regarded as revolutionary, marked the transition from the Renaissance style of music to that of the Baroque period. He developed two individual styles of composition – the...
's Vespro della Beata Vergine of 1610.
- Laudate pueri Dominum,
- laudate nomen Domini.
- Sit nomen Domini benedictum
- ex hoc nunc et usque in saeculum.
- Auxilium meum a Domino,
- qui fecit caelum et terram.
- Benefac, Domine,
- bonis et rectis corde.
Judaism
- Is one of six psalms (113-118) of which HallelHallelHallel is a Jewish prayer—a verbatim recitation from Psalms 113–118, which is used for praise and thanksgiving that is recited by observant Jews on Jewish holidays.-Holy days:...
is composed. On all days when Hallel is recited, this psalm is recited in its entirety. - Verse 2 is part of Baruch Hashem L'Olam during MaarivMaarivMaariv is a Hebrew language daily newspaper published in Israel. It is second in sales after Yedioth Ahronoth and third in readership after Yedioth Ahronoth and Israel HaYom. In a TGI survey comparing the last half of 2009 with the same period in 2008, Maariv saw its market share fall slightly...
, the mezuman preceding Birkat HamazonBirkat HamazonBirkat Hamazon or Birkath Hammazon, , known in English as the Grace After Meals, , is a set of Hebrew blessings that Jewish Law prescribes following a meal that includes bread or matzoh made from one or all of wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt...
, is recited when opening the Hakafot on Simchat TorahSimchat TorahSimchat Torah or Simḥath Torah is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle...
, and is foun in the repetition of the MussafMussafMussaf is an additional service that is recited on Shabbat, Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, and Rosh Chodesh. The service, which is traditionally combined with the Shacharit in synagogues, is considered to be additional to the regular services of Shacharit, Mincha, and Maariv.During the days of the Holy...
AmidahAmidahThe Amidah , also called the Shmoneh Esreh , is the central prayer of the Jewish liturgy. This prayer, among others, is found in the siddur, the traditional Jewish prayer book...
on Rosh HashanahRosh HashanahRosh Hashanah , , is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora'im which occur in the autumn...
. - Verses 2-4 are the second thru fourth verses of Yehi KivodYehi KivodYehi kevod is a prayer recited daily during Pesukei Dezimra prior to Ashrei...
of Pesukei Dezimra.