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Psalm 99

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Psalm 99 (Greek numbering: Psalm 98) is one of the psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms. The last of the set of Royal Psalms, Psalm 93-99, praising God as the King of His people.

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Judaism

  • Is recited in its entirety as the fifth paragraph of Kabbalat Shabbat.
  • Verse 3 is part of Et Shem in the Blessings before the Shema during Shacharit.
  • Verses 5 and 9 are recited in succession during the early part of Pesukei Dezimra. These verses are also recited by the congregation when the Torah scroll is taken out of the ark.
  • Verse 6 is found in the Foundation of Repentance recited on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
  • According to Siddur Avodas Yisrael, Psalm 99 should be read as an additional "Psalm of the Day" on Sabbath Parshat Shemot.

    • Songs

    The following songs are based on Psalm 99 or contain part of the Psalm:

  • He sits enthroned - Sons of Korah

    • References

    Psalm 99 Wikipedia
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