Psalm of David 32 in Russian and Church Slavonic languages

Some of the songs included in the collection “Psalter” cover the same topic. Psalms 31 and 32 are related to each other; the latter is considered a continuation of the previous one. In its text there is a call to the righteous; David speaks of the need for those who believe in Christ to trust in Him and praise His name. These lines are accompanied by an explanation of why this is important to do. This work does not describe persecution, the machinations of the king’s enemies, or other trials. In it, the prophet emphasizes the prosperity and peace that reigned in Israel, emphasizing that the Lord is the Lord of everything in the world.

Text of Psalm 33

In the church tradition, it is customary to use prayer in Church Slavonic, but for ordinary believers, in most cases it is difficult to understand. Instead, to appeal to God at home, they use the translation of the work into Russian.

With accents in Church Slavonic

In Russian

Structure

This psalm is one of the seven penitential psalms, as it focuses on the psalmist's past sins. The psalm itself is not a prayer of repentance, but a perfect confession of sin. It also touches on themes of wisdom poetry and belongs to a series of psalms of thanksgiving for the individual. According to James Luther Mace, the Psalmist, practicing repentance, teaches others his experience and therefore gives instructions.[1] It is divided into the following segments:[2]

1. Verse 1: Commitment to repentance. 2. Verses 3-5: The Psalmist's Sorrow. 3. Verse 6: Forgiveness and guidance to others. 4. Verse 8: Speech of wisdom. 5. Verse 10: Summary of Experience. 6. Verse 11: Joy in the forgiveness of sins.

What is the purpose of reading Psalm 32?

This song of praise, written by David, was included in the 5th kathisma, which is traditionally performed in Church Slavonic at the beginning of the week, that is, on Monday. As an exception, the work is read during Lent twice a week: Monday, Wednesday. They refuse to read Psalm 32 on Bright Week, when kathismas are not allowed at all, so you won’t hear them in churches at this time.

At home, for private communication with the Lord, it is allowed to work with a Russian translation of the text. In this form, Psalm 32 is easier to understand and understand its true meaning. This work, according to the Monk Arsenius of Cappadocia, has been performed by believers since ancient times for protection from human enmity, in order to bring closer the triumph of the Lord’s truth, justice for innocent convicts.

Uses

Judaism

• Recited on Yom Kippur in some traditions.[3]
• Verse 8 is found in the "Grounds of Repentance" read on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.[4]

Psalm 32 is one of the ten psalms of the Tikkun HaKlali of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.[5][6]

New Testament

Paul refers to Psalm 1 and 2 in Romans 4:7–8 in his explanation of salvation by faith and not by works.[7][8]

Catholic Church

The following St. Petersburg Benedict of Nursia[9][10] practice in Middle Ages, was for monasteries to read or sing this psalm at Sunday Matins.[11] Today Psalm 31 is sung or read on Vespers on Thursday of the first week.[12]

Interpretation

• David in the 32nd Psalm emphasizes that the Most High saves everyone who trusts in Him and glorifies His name. The interpretation of individual verses helps to better understand the meaning of the work:
• Verses 1 to 3 - the author states that those closest to the Lord are those who glorify Him and follow God’s laws. Grace comes to those whose faith is strong, whose praise is sincere, coming from the heart, as a response to His mercies.
• Verses 4 and 5 - the king speaks of the need to glorify the Almighty, since His deeds are righteous and just, and one can always count on His power and mercy.
• Verses 6 to 11 - the prophet continues to develop the idea reflected in the previous lines. Here he says that the Lord’s intentions are not revealed to anyone, but what he plans is always carried out, which should be taken for granted.
• Verses 12 to 19 - David glorifies God, who created people, delving into their deeds and thoughts. The author does not hide the joy that comes with the realization that he is part of the people chosen by the One Creator. He again focuses on the fact that the Lord does not help the arrogant and proud, even if they have large armies and powerful cavalry at their disposal. His grace comes exclusively to those who trust in Him in difficult times.
• Verses 20 to 22 - at the end of the work, the king emphasizes that Jews always trust in God, hope for His support, and glorify His name.

The main idea of ​​the song of praise 32 is that the love of the Almighty extends to those who honor him and live God-fearingly. David is confident that the righteous are guaranteed the protection of the Lord, food in times of famine, and salvation in times of danger to their lives.

Psalm 32

Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord; praise is due to the upright. Confess to the Lord with the harp, and sing to Him with the ten-stringed psalter. Sing a new song to Him, sing well to Him with an exclamation: For the word of the Lord is right, and all His works are in faith. The Lord loves alms and justice; the earth is filled with the mercies of the Lord. By the word of the Lord the heavens were established, and by the spirit of his mouth was all their power. Gather the water of the sea like a skin, and store it in the treasures of the deep. Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all who live throughout the world move from this evil. As He spoke, and was, He commanded, and was created. The Lord destroys the councils of tongues, sweeps aside the thoughts of people, and sweeps away the councils of princes. But the counsel of the Lord endures forever, the thoughts of His heart to generation and generation. Blessed is the tongue of which is the Lord his God, the people whom he has chosen as his inheritance. The Lord looked down from Heaven and saw all the sons of men. From His ready dwelling He looks down upon all who live on earth. Having created their hearts in private, consider all their deeds. A king cannot be saved by much strength, and a giant cannot be saved by the abundance of his strength. A horse lies for salvation, but in the abundance of its strength it will not be saved. Behold the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him, and trust in His mercy. Deliver their souls from death, and feed me into famine. Our soul longs for the Lord, for He is our Helper and Protector. For in Him our hearts will rejoice, and in His holy name we trust. May Thy mercy be upon us, O Lord, as we trust in Thee.

Recommendations

1. James Luther Mace, Psalms
   (1994), 145.
2. Hermann Gunkel, Psalms
   (6 1986), 135.
3. The Artscroll Tehillim page 329
4. Complete Artscroll list of Machzor for Rosh Hashanah p.7
5. Weintraub, Rabbi Simcha Y. (2018). "Psalms as the best means of self-help." My Jewish Education
   . Retrieved September 25, 2022.
6. Greenbaum, Rabbi Abraham (2007). "Ten Psalms: English Translation". azamra.org. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
7. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+4&version=NIV
8. Kirkpatrick, A.F. (1901). The Book of Psalms: With Introduction and Notes
   . Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Book IV and V: Psalms XC-CL. Cambridge: University Press. item 838. Received February 28, 2019.
9. Regle de Saint-Benoit, translation by Prosper Gueranger, page 46, Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes,
10. https://www.abbaye-montdescats.fr/?page_id=1887
11. Psautier latin-francais du bréviaire monastique, p. 89.
12. The main cycle of liturgical prayer lasts four weeks.

When to read Psalm 58 and how it helps

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Already from the very first lines of the Christian text of Psalm 58, it becomes clear to the reader that it was written in the most difficult life circumstances. “Deliver me from my enemies, my God! protect me from those who rise up against me,” the psalmist cries out to the One who has more than once saved him from evil troubles and misfortunes. The interpretation of Psalm 58 suggests that its author is the psalmist David, and the reason for its writing was the attempt of the Israeli king Saul to kill King David, as his potential competitor for the throne, by sending an assassin to his house.

In what cases does reading the prayer Psalm 58 help?

A very large part of the history of the church is associated with the name of the psalmist David, and the events associated with the circumstances of his life have been studied quite well. It is known that at the moment described in the text of the Orthodox Psalm 58, he escaped death thanks to his wife Michal, who helped him go down from the window and hide from his pursuers, and this incident further strengthened his faith in the Lord. Listen online and read Christian Psalm 58 about people who have lost their speech, so that God will restore their ability to speak.

Read the Orthodox text of Psalm 58 in Russian

To the head of the choir. Don't destroy it. The Scripture of David, when Saul sent to keep his house to kill him.

Deliver me from my enemies, my God! protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from the workers of iniquity; save me from the bloodthirsty, for behold, they lie in wait for my soul; The mighty are gathered against me, not because of my transgression and not because of my sin, O Lord; without my fault they come running and arm themselves; move to help me and look. Thou, O Lord, God of hosts, God of Israel, arise to visit all nations, spare not one of the wicked wicked: in the evening they return, howl like dogs, and walk around the city; behold, they spew out blasphemy with their tongues; swords are in their mouths: “for,” they think, “who can hear?” But You, Lord, will laugh at them; You will put all nations to shame. They have the power, but I resort to You, for God is my intercessor. My battle, which has mercy on me, will precede me; God will allow me to look at my enemies. Do not kill them, lest my people forget; scatter them with Thy power and overthrow them, O Lord our protector. The word of their tongue is the sin of their lips, so that they may be caught in their pride for the oath and lies that they utter. Waste them in anger, waste them so that they do not exist; and let them know that God rules over Jacob to the ends of the earth. Let them return in the evening, howl like dogs, and walk around the city; let them wander to find food, and let the unfed pass the night. And I will sing Your power and proclaim Your mercy from early morning, for You were my protection and refuge in the day of my distress. My strength! I will sing praises to you, for God is my intercessor, my God who has mercy on me.

Christian Psalter, text of Psalm 58 in Church Slavonic language

Deliver me from my enemies, O God, and deliver me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from the men of blood. For behold, having caught my soul, the mighty ones attacked me; Below is my iniquity, below is my sin, Lord; without iniquity we have flown and corrected; arise to meet me and see. And you, Lord God of hosts, God of Israel, visit all languages; Let not all who practice iniquity have mercy. They will return in the evening, and will hunger like a dog, and will go through the city. Behold, they answer with their mouth, and the sword is in their mouth; like who is listening? And you, Lord, laugh at them and abase all languages. I will preserve my power for you; for you, O God, are my intercessor. My God, His mercy will go before me; My God will show me against my evils. Do not kill them, lest they forget your law; squander thy power and bring down, O Lord, my protector, the sin of their lips, the word of their lips; and let them be in their pride, and from oaths and lies they will be proclaimed in death, in the wrath of death, and they will not be; and they will know that God rules over Jacob and the ends of the earth. They will return in the evening, and will hunger like a dog, and will go through the city; and the food will be scattered; If they don’t get enough, they will grumble. I will sing of your strength and rejoice in the morning about your mercy; for you were my intercessor and my refuge in the day of my tribulation. You are my helper, I sing to you; For God is my intercessor, my God, my mercy.