Psalm 129


Psalm 129 is the 129th psalm of the biblical Book of Psalms. The Book of Psalms is the third section of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 128 in a slightly different numbering system. It is one of 15 psalms that begin with the words "A song of ascents". In some versions of the Bible it is sub-titled "Against the enemies of Zion".

Uses

Judaism

This psalm is recited following Mincha between Sukkot and Shabbat Hagadol.

Catholic Church

According to ancient tradition from the Middle Ages, this psalm was sung as the last psalm of the office of vespers on Monday, by the Rule of St. Benedict.
In the Liturgy of the Hours now, Psalm 129 is sung or recited on the Thursday of the fourth week, and the Office of the middle of the day.