Psalm 125


Psalm 125 is the 125th psalm of the biblical Book of Psalms. In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 124 in a slightly different numbering system. It is one of 15 psalms which begin with the words "A song of ascents". A short psalm, with only five verses, its opening words are:
The psalm ends with a prayer for peace upon Israel. This is best taken as a "detached clause", like the concluding clause of Psalm 128, according to the Pulpit Commentary.

Uses

Judaism

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

Catholic Church

Around 530, St. Benedict of Nursia used this for the office of Sext from Tuesday until Saturday, after Psalms 123 and 124, according to the Rule of St. Benedict. Today its use is in the Liturgy of the Hours, being recited or sung vespers Monday of the third week.