Psalm 81

Psalm 81 (Greek numbering: Psalm 80) is the 81st psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms.

Uses

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.