Psalm 128

In Latin, it is known as "Beati omnes qui timent Dominum". The psalm forms a regular part of Jewish, Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican and other Protestant liturgies. Written anonymously, Psalm 128 likely dates to the post-exilic period (that is, after about 539 BCE). The Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary describes Zechariah 8:1–8 as a "virtual commentary on this psalm". This psalm is recited in some communities following Mincha between Sukkot and Shabbat Hagadol. It is also recited in many communities prior to Aleinu during Motzei Shabbat Maariv (in other communities following havdalah, see Veyiten Lecha), and among the prayers of the Bedtime Shema. Its second verse is found in Pirkei Avot Chapter 4, no. 1. and Chapter 6, no. 4. Traditionally, since the Middle Ages, this psalm has been recited within the Office of none from Tuesday until Saturday, according to the Rule of St. Benedict (530).