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Psalm 81

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Psalm 81 (Greek numbering: Psalm 80) is the 81st psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms. Its themes relate to celebration and repentance. In the New King James Version its sub-title is "An Appeal for Israel's Repentance".

Judaism

  • The psalm is recited in its entirety in the Shir Shel Yom of Thursday.
  • Is recited on Rosh Hashanah in some traditions.
  • Is recited on the sixth day of Sukkot in some traditions.
  • Verse 2 is part of Mishnah Tamid 7:4.
  • Verse 3 is part of the blessings before the Shema on the second day of Rosh Hashanah.
  • Verses 4-5 are part of the daytime Kiddush on Rosh Hashanah.
  • Verse 5 is found in the Mussaf Amidah on Rosh Hashanah.
  • Verse 11 is the seventh verse of Hoshia Et Amecha in Pesukei Dezimra.

    • References

    Psalm 81 Wikipedia
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