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Psalm 7

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Psalm 7

Psalm 7 is the 7th psalm from the Book of Psalms. Its authorship is traditionally assigned to King David. The Hebrew word shiggayon, which appears in the superscription, is of unknown meaning.

Contents

The message in the psalm is that the righteous may seem weak, but ultimately will prevail against the wicked.

Structure

The 7th Psalm is a Psalm of David, and one of the Lamentations of an individual. A possible outline the psalm as follows:

  • Verse 2f: calling upon God for help
  • Verse 4-6: protestation of innocence
  • Verse 7-10: achieving desires of the Last Judgment over his enemies
  • Verse 11f: comforting certainty to YHWH
  • Verse 13-17: Comparison of the wicked enemy the world court
  • Verse 18: Vows

    • Judaism

  • Is recited on Purim.

    • Catholicism

    Around 530, St. Benedict of Nursia choose this psalm for the Tuesday office of Prime. According to the rule of St. Benedict, it was the first of three psalms. This tradition is still respected in a number of monasteries.

    In the Liturgy of the Hours, Psalm 7 is recited to the Office of midday on Monday the first week.

    References

    Psalm 7 Wikipedia
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