Psalm 121 about healing from the evil eye: text of the prayer in Russian

Psalm 121 about healing from the evil eye

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Often evil bursts into the life of an ordinary person like a storm. It can be expressed in different ways, but most often it is human envy - a sin that gives rise to fear, grief and misfortune. And sometimes one “bad” look is enough to disrupt the usual way of life, making it unbearable. How to cope with such a problem without harming yourself, your loved ones and at the same time remaining a true Christian who does not wish harm to another, believes in goodness and knows how to forgive? Psalm 121 about healing from the evil eye will honestly help with this.

Song of Ascension

In Orthodoxy, this psalm is called the song of ascension. As you know, it was sung by the Levites during the solemn ascent to the temple of Jerusalem, which traditionally happened on religious holidays. As a rule, they were Jews returning from captivity. That is why the lyrics of the song so clearly express the joy of every person who returns home from a foreign land, his unshakable love for his home, his beloved family, and God.

The author of the work is considered to be David, the greatest sage and philosopher of his time. Since then, Psalm 121 has been customary to read in certain life circumstances, namely:

when traveling to another country for a long time;
about the blessing and safety of physical and spiritual life away from home;
in order to protect yourself from the evil eye and any misfortune that one person can cause to another, either consciously or unwillingly.

Today, Psalm 121 is a real amulet for those who want to protect themselves from all sorts of evil that is around visibly and invisibly, prevents them from living righteously, makes them vulnerable and unhappy. He gives strength to fight, and the main thing in this fight is true and holy faith in the Lord, which is capable of great miracles in the name of humanity and peace on Earth, giving joy, goodness, love and eternal grace.

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Here's how to read Psalm 121 about healing from the evil eye:

I rejoiced when they said to me: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Behold, our feet stand in your gates, O Jerusalem—Jerusalem, built as a city united into one, where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, according to the law of Israel, to glorify the name of the Lord. There are thrones of judgment, thrones of the house of David. Ask for peace for Jerusalem: may those who love you prosper! May there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your palaces! For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I say: “Peace be with you!” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I wish you well.

God bless you!

In this video you will hear the reading of Psalm 121 by David:

Why read Psalm 121?

Psalm 121 is read when traveling to another country, as well as blessing and preserving life away from home. It was also believed that this psalm could be read to protect oneself from the evil eye and any other misfortunes that could harm a person. The psalm gives strength to fight, and the most important thing in this fight is true faith in Christ, capable of great miracles.

in church it is customary to use texts in Old Church Slavonic, and at home you can read Psalm 121 in Russian. Before reading the psalm, you need to tune in to prayer. You can dim the lights a little and turn on the icons next to them to light up. Give your full attention to what you are reading. The text of the psalm can be read without intonation, with a semitone.

Psalter | Psalm 121

It seems that this psalm was written by the hand of David specifically for the people of Israel, who came to Jerusalem to worship during the three great holidays. It was during the reign of David that Jerusalem was first chosen as the place where the Lord laid down the memory of His name. Along with other means, the Lord used the novelty of the place to instill in His people a love for Jerusalem as a holy city, despite the fact that it had recently been in the hands of the Jebusites. Note:

(I.) With what joy should we enter into Jerusalem (v. 1, 2).

II. With what respect the people held the holy city (v. 3-5).

III. How the people cared for Jerusalem and prayed for its welfare (v. 6-9). When singing this psalm we should think of the gospel church, which is called “Jerusalem on high.”

Song of the Ascension of David.

Verses 1-5 . In these verses:

I. It speaks of the delight with which David and other godly Israelites came to the Lord and served Him during the public worship (v. 1, 2).

1. The invitation to visit the house of the Lord was very welcome. David himself rejoiced and wanted every Israeli to say: “I rejoiced when I was called to come to the house of the Lord.” Note:

(1) It is the will of the Most High that we should all worship Him together in unison, that many would gather together in public worship waiting for Him. We must worship the Lord at home, but this is not enough; we must also go to the house of the Lord and pay tribute to Him there, without leaving our congregation.

(2) We must not only have agreement among ourselves, but also encourage each other, encourage each other to go to universal worship of the Lord. “Let us go,” not simply, “Would you please go and pray for us while we stay at home,” but “I will also go” (Zechariah 8:21). Not just: “You go for now, and we will come later when we are free” or: “We will go first, and you come after us,” but: “Let us go together as a sign of honoring the Lord and for mutual edification and encouragement.” We ourselves are slow and lazy, and others are too, so we need to encourage and “sharpen” each other for a good cause, just as metal sharpens metal.

(3) He who rejoices in the Lord will rejoice at the call and the opportunity to wait for a meeting with the Most High. David himself, although his religious zeal did not need strong motivation, did not consider it a humiliation to be graciously called to go to the house of the Lord with the most insignificant of his subjects. Our natural desire should be that our Christian friends, having a good cause in their hands, should invite us to join them.

2. There was a wonderful prospect before those going to the house of the Lord. They speak of her with holy solemnity: “Behold, our feet stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem.” Having come from afar and tired on the road, they are consoled by the hope of soon seeing Jerusalem, which will be a reward for all the hardships of the journey. We will stand there like slaves; a place in Jerusalem is desirable, although we will find ourselves “among these who stand here” (Zechariah 3:7);

even if it be a place at the threshold (Ps. 83:11). Now we have found a resting place for the ark and this is where we will remain.

II. Praise is given to Jerusalem, as in Psalm 47:13.

1. It was a beautiful city not only because of its location, but also because of its architecture. It was built like a city - the buildings were not scattered anywhere, but stood in orderly rows, the streets were beautiful and spacious. It was built harmoniously - fused into one, the buildings strengthened and supported each other. And despite the fact that the city was divided into upper and lower parts after the expulsion of the Jebusites, being at the complete disposal of the people of God, it was merged into one. Jerusalem serves as a prototype of the New Testament Church, united into one in holy love and Christian communion, as one city.

2. Jerusalem is the holy city (v. 4), the place where the Israelites met each other: where the tribes go up as one from all the corners of the land, being the tribes of the Lord, in obedience to the command of the Most High. Jerusalem is the place designated for their common meeting, and they gather:

(1.) To receive instruction from God, they come according to the law of Israel, to hear what the Lord says to them, and to take his word into account.

(2) Give praise to the Most High, glorify the name of the Lord, for which we have many reasons, especially for those who know the law of Israel. If the Lord speaks to us through His word, we have every reason to respond to Him with thanksgiving. Notice with what mission we come to public worship - to thank and glorify the Lord.

3. Jerusalem is a royal city (v. 5). There are thrones of judgment. Therefore, the people had a reason to love Jerusalem, for there a man after God's own heart carried out righteous judgment. The civil rights of the people were guaranteed along with the satisfaction of spiritual needs. The people were happy with the justice system established in Jerusalem, just as we are happy with our system in Westminster. Observe: it was pleasing to the pious eye to behold the law of Israel and the thrones of judgment together, for in such close proximity the law and the judgment cooperate with each other. So let the thrones of judgment be guided by the law of Israel and guarantee the observance of this law.

Verses 6-9 . In these verses:

I. David exhorts the people to desire the good of Jerusalem (v. 6, 7). Ask for peace and prosperity for Jerusalem, especially pray for the unity of the entire population and for protection from enemy invasion. We must sincerely desire peace in order to find peace ourselves; One should pray about this earnestly, for this is a gift of God for which one must ask the Lord. He who himself cannot do anything to secure peace for Jerusalem is able to pray for it, which is often more than a simple expression of good will; This is the way established by the Almighty to obtain mercy. Each of us should pray with earnest desire for the peace and prosperity of the New Testament Church, especially in our country. So:

1. Here we are inspired to pray for peace for Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper!” We must pray for Jerusalem not out of tradition or because it is fashionable, but out of the principle of love for God's guidance and worship of the Most High; and when we strive for general prosperity, we also take care of our own well-being, for the Lord loves the gates of Zion so much that He will love all those who love Jerusalem, so that they will truly prosper; at least the souls of the believers will prosper in the decrees of the Most High, which they so love.

2. Here we are given instruction in how to pray and in what words: “Let there be peace within your walls” (v. 7). We are taught to pray (1) for all residents in general - everyone within the walls, from young to old. May peace be in your fortifications, so that they are not attacked by enemies, and if they were attacked, they would not be overcome, so that the walls truly protect the city.

(2) In particular for the king and all rulers: may there be prosperity in the palaces of the great people who stand at the helm and manage state affairs, for the well-being of the population depends on their prosperity. Those who are poorer tend to envy the prosperity of the palaces, but they are taught to pray for the prosperity of the palaces.

II. David is determined, no matter how others behave, to remain a true friend to Jerusalem.

1. In his prayer he said: “I see how the tribes are joyfully gathered here according to the law of Israel, and the question has already been decided - that Jerusalem should be the place where the Lord has established a memorial for His name, and therefore I say: “Peace be with you!” David did not says: “Let others pray for peace for all - priests and prophets, for this is their business, and the people, for whom nothing else remains, and at this time I will fight for it and rule,” but: “I will also pray for this."

2. The psalmist's prayer is supported by his aspirations: “With all my strength I wish thee well.” We must do everything in our power for the welfare of all, otherwise our prayers will not be sincere. Perhaps someone will say: “So what if David interceded for the well-being of Jerusalem - after all, it was his own city, he defended the interests of his family.” This is true. However, the psalmist himself speaks of other reasons for his concern for the welfare of Jerusalem, such as his benevolent attitude (1) towards the community of saints: “For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, that is, for the sake of the pure in heart of Israel, whom I count as my brothers (1 Chron. 28 :2), who often worshiped the Lord with me and to whom I became attached with all my heart.”

(2.) To God's decrees, because of David's love for the house of his God (1 Chr. 29:3). The psalmist found his greatest delight in public worship and therefore prayed for the well-being of Jerusalem. Our concern for the general welfare is only unfeigned when it comes from sincere love for God's decrees and for the faithful worshipers of the Lord.

In what cases is it customary to read Christian Psalm 121?

The author of the text of Psalm 121 describes in it the beauty of Jerusalem: in his words one can feel the love of a man who has repeatedly had to be an exile and live far from his hometown.

The psalmist sees in this city the stronghold of the strength of his people, and therefore begs God to bless and preserve it for the sake of those living in it.

In the Orthodox tradition, reading and listening online to the text of Psalm 121 is customary in order to protect oneself from the evil eye.

Read the Orthodox text of the prayer Psalm 121 in Russian

Song of Ascension. David.

I rejoiced when they said to me: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Behold, our feet stand in your gates, O Jerusalem—Jerusalem, built as a city united into one, where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, according to the law of Israel, to glorify the name of the Lord.

There are thrones of judgment, thrones of the house of David.

Ask for peace for Jerusalem: may those who love you prosper! May there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your palaces! For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I say: “Peace be with you!” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I wish you well.

Psalter, text of Psalm 121 in Church Slavonic

We rejoice in those who spoke to me; Let's go to the house of the Lord. Our feet are standing in your courts, Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built like a city, and its communion is part of it.

There, the tribes went up, the tribes of the Lord, the testimony of Israel, to confess the name of the Lord; for when the thrones sat down for judgment, the thrones were in the house of David. Ask about the peace of Jerusalem; and abundance to those who love you. May there be peace in your strength, and abundance in your pillars.

For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, peace be upon you. To the house for the sake of the Lord our God I seek good things for you.

Source: https://filosofia.ru/cerkovnyj-tekst-molitvy-psalom-121/

Psalm 121

Prophet David served God all his life. He also spoke about his faith to other peoples. David wanted to have all the Israelites gather together in Jerusalem for the three major festivals. To make these visits useful and enjoyable for the people, King David wrote several songs for the journey. One of these songs is Psalm 121.

Text of prayer Psalm 121

In Church Slavonic with accents

1 I rejoiced at those who said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord.

2 Our feet are standing in your courts, Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem was built like a city, and its communion is together.

4 There the tribe went up, the tribe of the Lord, the testimony of Israel, confessed to the name of the Lord,

5 For when the thrones were seated in judgment, the thrones were in the house of David.

6 Ask also about the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for those who love you.

7 May peace be in your strength and abundance in your pillars.

8 For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, peace be with you.

9 To the house, for the sake of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.

In Russian

1 I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

2 Behold, our feet stand at your gates, O Jerusalem,

3 Jerusalem, built as a city united into one,

4 Where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, according to the law of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord.

5 There are thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

6 Ask for peace for Jerusalem: may those who love you prosper!

7 May there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your palaces!

8 For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I say: “Peace be with you!”

9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I wish you well.

History of writing

According to the Hebrew Bible, Psalm 121 was written by King David. It was written at a time when the Icon of the Covenant had already been moved to Jerusalem. Psalm 121 is a song of ascension. Previously, the Levites sang it when they went to the temple in Jerusalem for religious holidays. The Jews who had just returned from captivity sang the song. The psalm clearly expresses not only the joy of a person who has returned home from a foreign land, but also love for his home, his family, and, of course, for God.

Why read Psalm 121?

Psalm 121 is read when traveling to another country, as well as about blessing and preserving life away from home. It was also believed that this psalm could be read to protect oneself from the evil eye and any other misfortune that could harm a person. The psalm gives strength to fight, and the most important thing in this fight is true faith in Christ, which is capable of great miracles.

In church it is customary to use texts in Old Church Slavonic, but at home you can read Psalm 121 in Russian. Before reading the psalm, you need to tune in to prayer. You can dim the light slightly and light a lamp near the icons. Concentrate completely on what you are reading. The text of the psalm is read without intonation, quietly.

Interpretation of David's Psalm 121

To better understand the meaning of Psalm 121, you need to analyze each verse in detail:

Verse 1-5 reports that three times a year the Jews went to Jerusalem for the main holidays. King David rejoiced greatly when the time came to go again to the house of the Lord. He praises the appearance of the city, standing at the gates of Jerusalem;
Verse 6-9 says that Jerusalem is the center of the entire Jewish nation. Each pilgrim prays to the Lord to preserve Jerusalem for the sake of his fellow Jews.

History of writing

According to the Hebrew Bible, Psalm 121 was written by King David. It was written at a time when the Icon of the Covenant had already been moved to Jerusalem. Psalm 121 is a song of ascension. It used to be sung by the Levites when they came to the temple in Jerusalem for religious holidays. The Jews, returning from captivity, sang a song. The psalm clearly expresses not only the joy of a person returning home from a foreign country, but also the love for his home, his family and, of course, for God.

Explanatory Bible Commentary on the Psalter

According to the inscription of the Hebrew Bible (in the Vulgate and the LXX the name of the author is not indicated), this psalm belongs to David. Its writing must date back to the time when the Irk of the Covenant had already been transferred to the newly built tabernacle in Jerusalem, when this city was settled and when the journeys of the Jews to this national shrine began and were established, which journey was supported and encouraged by David. The place of this psalm among that group of them, most of which were written during the captivity or shortly after it, does not contradict the inscription, since this psalm, as a national song, could be used by Jews especially intensively during the return from captivity and after captivity when traveling to Jerusalem . It is not allowed to consider it written in a later era (captivity or after it) those parts of the psalm that speak of the complete improvement and greatness of Jerusalem, the establishment of court in it and the strengthening of the house of David (Ps. 121_2-5), which did not exist then , and there was a lot of disorder. The name of the tabernacle “the house of the Lord” (Ps. 121_1) does not contradict the origin of the psalm from David, since the latter often applies this name to the tabernacle and even to the tabernacle of Moses (cf. Ps. 5:8, 22:6, 26, etc.)

I rejoiced when they told me to go to the house of the Lord (1). Here we are standing at the gates of Jerusalem, a city completely built up, where the throne of David stands and where all the tribes flock (2-6). Ask for peace and prosperity for Jerusalem for the sake of my brothers and for the sake of the house of the Lord our God (7-9).

Ps.121:1. I rejoiced when they said to me: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

An indication of the custom of “going to Jerusalem three times during the year on great holidays to worship the Lord.” This custom, observed even during the time of the Judges, was restored with special force in the time of David. These words could, of course, be repeated by Jews returning from captivity or even before the end of it, when they were filled with a fiery desire to return to their native Palestine and see sacred places.

Ps.121:2. Behold, our feet stand at your gates, O Jerusalem, -

Ps.121:3. Jerusalem, built as a city merged into one,

The city of Jerusalem appears to be surrounded by a fence with gates built in it; it is merged into one, that is, it is built up with buildings closely adjacent to each other. Jerusalem was not like this during the return and for a considerable time after the return from captivity, when its walls and houses were in ruins.

Ps.121:4. where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, according to the law of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord.

The reference of the psalm to the tribal division of the Jewish people also speaks for the writing of the psalm earlier than the time of captivity; under David, tribal division still existed, but after Rehoboam, and especially during the captivity, such division disappeared.

Ps.121:5. There are thrones of judgment, thrones of the house of David.

"Thrones of judgment, thrones of the house of David". David established strict justice upon his accession to the throne, and in order to unite all his subjects under his authority, he granted the right to everyone who was dissatisfied with the decision of his case by the leaders of the tribes to appeal to the king in Jerusalem, through which Jerusalem became in the eyes of the people the city of true “judgment”. With David, a new royal line begins and the throne began to pass to his descendants, there stand “the thrones of the house of David.”

Ps.121:6. Ask for peace for Jerusalem: may those who love you prosper!

Ps.121:7. May there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your palaces!

Ps.121:8. For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I say: “Peace be with you!”

Ps.121:9. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I wish you well.

The strength, strength and beauty of Jerusalem, peace in it, as the central and main city of the Jews, are the foundations of the prosperity of all Judea, of the entire people, which is why every pilgrim prays to God to preserve the indicated mercies for Jerusalem both for the sake of his fellow Jews and “for the sake of the house of the Lord ", for the sake of preserving the holiness and greatness of this place, as a guarantee and indicator of the people’s loyalty to their Lord.

Interpretation of David's Psalm 121

In order to correctly understand the meaning of Psalm 121, it is necessary to analyze each individual verse in detail:

Verse 1-5 - the lines say that the Jews visited the house of the Lord three times a year for the great holidays. This custom was restored during the reign of David. These words were also repeated by Jews who returned to their native Palestine to visit the sacred lands. The second verse praises David for the appearance of the city, and the subsequent verses speak of the tribal division of the Jewish people.
Verses 6-9 - in them Jerusalem is praised as the center of all the Jewish people. Each pilgrim says a prayer that the Lord will preserve Jerusalem for the sake of the Jewish people.

The entire Psalm 121 praises the strength, strength and beauty of Jerusalem, the peace in it, as in the central Jewish city. Each pilgrim considers it his duty to pray to God that the indicated God's mercies for the Jews will be preserved in Jerusalem. David praises Jerusalem and encourages and supports Jewish travel to the national shrine.

Psalm 121 – listen and read the text. Interpretation.

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Interpretation of Psalm 121

The author of this “song of ascension” is King David. In the short text of the psalm, a number of other signs indicate its early origin.

Ps. 121:1-5

. Three times a year, the Jews went to Jerusalem on their main holidays to perform mass and solemn worship of Jehovah. David rejoiced when the time drew near to go again to the house of the Lord (the tabernacle).

Standing with his companions at the gates of Jerusalem, he praises the impressive appearance of the city, built with buildings apparently adjacent to each other (a city merged into one; verse 3).

One of the above-mentioned signs of the early origin of the psalm is found in the phrase “Where the tribes go up” (verse 4). Under David, the division into tribes was still observed in Israel; subsequently it began to disappear and completely lost its meaning during captivity.

Thrones of judgment (verse 5). King David himself was a strict and fair judge. Under him, each of his subjects received the right - in case of disagreement with the decision of local judges; that is, the leaders of their tribe (tribe) - appeal to the king himself. Thus Jerusalem became the city of justice; This wise policy contributed to the unification of the Israelites “under the hand” of King David. The thrones of the house of David are the thrones of his successors in Jerusalem.

Ps. 121:6-9

. The prosperity of Jerusalem, the spiritual and civil center of Israel, was the key to the prosperity of the entire people. Hence the call of pilgrims to him - to ask for peace for Jerusalem. And each of the pilgrims asked God for peace to this city - not only for the sake of the brothers... and their neighbors, but also for the sake of the house of the Lord located in it, the focus of His holiness and greatness on earth.

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Psalms read on various occasions in life

The Monk Arseny used psalms for blessing, suitable for various occasions; especially in cases where there was no church order for a special need.

The Greek primary source can be found in the publication “0 Heron Paisios” by Hieromonk Christodoulos, Holy Mount Athos, 1994.

(The number indicates the number of the psalm, and then indicates for what need it should be read)

For protection from demons.

Psalm 6: So that God frees man from the spell. Psalm 8: About those who have suffered evil from demons. Psalm 9: So that the intimidation of demons in dreams or fantasies during the day will stop. Psalm 13: Against a terrible demon (3 times a day for 3 days )Psalm 24: About those whom the tempter is very jealous of and constantly brings temptations to them so that they will murmur.

Psalm 33: To those who are near death, when they are tormented by the devil. Psalm 45: About the young, whom the enemy, out of envy, prevents from starting a family. Psalm 57: So that favorable circumstances may come to those who act for good, so that God will prevent every evil action of demons or envious people.

Psalm 65: So that the evil one does not bring temptation into homes and sorrows to families. Psalm 70: About abandoned people who are burdened by the envy of the devil and come to despair, so that they find mercy from God. Psalm 90: So that the devil disappears when he appears to a person or scares him.

Psalm 94: So that witchcraft does not touch the spouses, so that problems and friction do not arise. Psalm 96: So that witchcraft leaves people.

Psalm 121: About healing from the evil eye.

For protection from elements and disasters.

Psalm 17: When there is the wrath of God, earthquakes, cataclysms and lightning. Psalm 21: About the cessation of fires. Psalm 28: About those who are afraid of the sea and storm. Psalm 30: So that God will give an abundance of crops and fruits on the trees when the weather is unfavorable.

Psalm 31: So that travelers can find their way when they are lost and exhausted. Psalm 47: When great destruction and looting by bandits occurs (read continuously for 40 days).

Psalm 50: When the educational wrath of God comes upon us - epidemics and widespread diseases that bring death to people and animals. Psalm 68: When, due to the wrath of God, rivers flood and wash away houses and people. Psalm 85: About the salvation of people when a cholera epidemic attacks.

Psalm 92: So that God may preserve a ship that is in danger during a big storm (sprinkle the four sides of the ship with blessed water). Psalm 111: About the preservation of soldiers going to war.

Psalm 133: About preservation from all danger.

In defense from human hostility.

Psalm 3: So as not to unjustly offend your comrades and to avoid human evil. Psalm 5: So that God will heal the eyes struck by an evil person (the victim of a beating). Psalm 7: About those who suffered from fear, became frightened, became nervous through threats from evil people.

Psalm 10: About softening the hard-hearted spouses who quarrel and are divided (when the cruel torture the kind). Psalm 11: About the foolish who do evil to people. Psalm 14: About changing the thoughts of robbers and turning them to repentance. Psalm 16: From great slander ( 3 times a day for 3 days).

Psalm 22: About the pacification of disorderly and disobedient children who offend their parents. Psalm 26: So that God protects the inhabitants from enemy troops. Psalm 29: About those who are in danger (far among enemies and godless people), so that God will protect them and enlighten them, and he pacified his enemies, so that they might know God. Psalm 32: So that God would reveal the truth about those unjustly condemned and they would be freed.

Psalm 33: From enemy troops when they violate the border to do evil. Psalm 34: For God to free good people from the snares of wicked men who exploit the people of God. Psalm 35: About the complete destruction of enmity after war or misunderstanding. Psalm 36: About people , seriously wounded by criminals. Psalm 42: On the release of captives.

Psalm 47: When great looting by bandits occurs (read 40 days in a row). Psalm 57: So that God will prevent every evil action of envious people who hinder those who do good. Psalm 59: So that God will reveal the truth when many people are slandered. Psalm 73: About the repentance of evil-doing people.

Psalm 73: So that God would preserve the inhabitants working in their fields when enemies surrounded the village (so that God would preserve peaceful people who were surrounded by enemies). Psalm 74: About pacifying a rude owner who torments his neighbors and servants. Psalm 78: So that God would preserve village from plunder and destruction by enemy troops. Psalm 82: So that God would prevent evil people plotting murder.

Psalm 84: About the healing of people affected by violence and fear. Psalm 87: About the protection of all defenseless people suffering from the cruelty of their neighbors. Psalm 93: So that God will admonish people who call for rebellion and commit disorder and robbery. Psalm 107: So that God will humble the enemies, so that their evil intentions will change.

Psalm 117: For God to humble the barbarians and crush their evil intentions when they threaten. Psalm 119: For God to show His power against the barbarians and humble their actions when they kill innocent women and children. Psalm 120: For protecting slaves (prisoners) from enemy hands, let them not do harm to them until liberation. Psalm 124: About preserving the buildings of righteous people from the evil ones.

Psalm 131: So that God would have mercy on the people when there are frequent wars due to sins. Psalm 133: About preservation from all danger. Psalm 135: About protecting refugees. Psalm 139: So that God would pacify the obstinate owner of the family, let him not torture the whole family. Psalm 140: So that God would pacify the rude local leader who mocks his neighbors. Psalm 141: So that God would pacify the rebellion.

Psalm 143: So that God will tame the rebellious people, so that war does not break out.

About organizing family life and eradicating hostility among loved ones.

Psalm 10: About softening the hard-hearted spouses who quarrel and are divided (when the cruel torment the considerate). Psalm 19: About spouses who are childless due to injury, so that God will heal them. Psalm 22: About pacifying disorderly and disobedient children who insult their parents. Psalm 43 : For God to reveal the truth in suspected spouses, and about mutual love.

Psalm 45: About the young, whom the enemy, out of envy, prevents from starting a family. Psalm 54: To restore the respect of a defamed family that has been slandered. Psalm 75: A mother who is afraid of childbirth. Psalm 76: When there is no mutual understanding between parents and children, so that God enlightened them, may children obey their parents, and may parents show love.

Psalm 86: About the longevity of the owner of the family. Psalm 106: About deliverance from the infertility of women. Psalm 116: About preserving love and harmony in families, let them glorify God. Psalm 126: About reconciliation in the family during quarrels. Psalm 127: So that the evil of the enemy does not approach to the house, and the peace and blessing of God rested on the family.

Psalm 139: So that God may pacify the obstinate owner of the family, and not torture the entire family.

Psalm 142: About the preservation of the mother during pregnancy.

About healing from illnesses.

Psalm 4: For God to heal sensitive people who have become melancholy through the treatment of hard-hearted people. Psalm 5: For God to heal the eyes struck by an evil person. Psalm 7: For those who have become nervous through the threats of evil people. Psalm 12: About those who are sick with the liver. Psalm 18: About the liberation of mothers during childbirth.

Psalm 19: About spouses who are childless due to injury, so that God will heal them. Psalm 27: About healing the nervously ill. Psalm 37: When jaws hurt from rotten teeth. Psalm 40: So that mothers in premature birth will be freed. Psalm 44: About people suffering heart and kidneys. Psalm 55: About sensitive people who have been mentally hurt by their comrades.

Psalm 56: About people suffering from headaches from many experiences. Psalm 58: For the dumb, so that God may give them speech. Psalm 63: When a person is bitten by a wolf or a mad dog. Psalm 67: For mothers to be freed during difficult childbirth, when they suffer greatly. Psalm 79: For the healing of a person whose face is swollen, and my whole head hurts. Psalm 95: So that God may give hearing to the deaf.

Psalm 102: For the disordered health of a person to be restored. Psalm 106: For deliverance from the infertility of women. Psalm 108: For the healing of sleepwalkers. Psalm 113: For God to heal mentally retarded children. Psalm 122: For God to give sight to the blind and for the healing of sick eyes. Psalm 125: About the healing of people suffering from constant headaches.

Psalm 128: About healing people suffering from migraines and headaches. Psalm 142: About preserving the mother during pregnancy. Psalm 145: About stopping bleeding in people.

Psalm 146: About the healing of those beaten by evil people and wounded in the jaws.

About help with various everyday needs.

Psalm 1: When fruit-bearing trees or a vineyard are planted. Psalm 15: About finding lost keys. Psalm 23: To open doors when keys are lost. Psalm 31: For travelers to find the way when they are lost and tormented. Psalm 48: About those who do dangerous work. Psalm 53: May God bless the nets and fish may be caught.

Psalm 62: So that the fields and trees bear fruit when the water runs dry. Psalm 66: So that God bless the poultry houses (chickens). Psalm 71: So that God bless the fruits of the new harvest, brought home from the fields and from the gardens. Psalm 81: So that people buy food farmers (peasants, gardeners), so that rural residents would not be upset.

Psalm 83: For God to preserve property, animals and products of production. Psalm 89: For sending rain during a drought or when sources become scarce. Psalm 123: For preservation from the bite of a snake. Psalm 144: For God to bless the affairs of people, that they may be pleasing to Him.

Psalm 147: So that God would tame wild animals so that they do not harm people or harm crops.

Psalm 148: About the goodness of the air, about the abundance of the harvest, so that people glorify God.

About the structure of relationships between people.

Psalm 2: So that God would give enlightenment to those who go to a congress (as a delegate to a secular congress or to a church council). Psalm 3: So as not to unjustly offend your comrades and to avoid human evil. Psalm 14: About changing the thoughts of robbers and about converting them to repentance. Psalm 16: From great slander (3 times a day for 3 days).

Psalm 20: About softening the hearts of the rich so that they give mercy to the poor. Psalm 34: For God to free good people from the snares of wicked men who exploit the people of God. Psalm 35: About the complete destruction of enmity after a fight or misunderstanding. Psalm 38: To find work for the abandoned and unfortunate people, let them not mourn.

Psalm 39: About restoring love between the owner and servants (workers) in case of conflicts. Psalm 41: For young people suffering from unrequited love. Psalm 46: About the pacification of a servant or worker when a humiliated (offended, kicked out) leaves the owner and about finding a job .Psalm 51: So that hard-hearted rulers repent and become merciful, and do not torment their subjects.

Psalm 53: So that God will enlighten the rich to free the bought slaves (people working involuntarily). Psalm 55: About sensitive people who have been mentally wounded by their comrades. Psalm 60: About those who find it difficult in business due to laziness or timidity. Psalm 64: So that merchants have reverence and do not deceive ordinary people.

Psalm 69: For sensitive people, when they argue about little things and fall into despair, so that God will strengthen them. Psalm 70: About abandoned people, so that they find mercy from God and shelter. Psalm 77: About enlightening lenders (lenders), so that they do not offend their neighbors for debts, and to be merciful. Psalm 101: So that God will bless people who bear titles (those in authority) to help people with kindness and understanding.

Psalm 108: About pardoning false witnesses, so that they may repent. Psalm 109: So that the young have respect for their elders. Psalm 110: So that unjust judges repent and judge fairly. Psalm 119: For God to give patience and forbearance to people forced to be among cunning and unrighteous people. Psalm 128: About mercy for hard-hearted and unjust people who oppress the sensitive.

Psalm 129: So that God gives courage and hope to beginners, so that they do not find it difficult to work. Psalm 132: So that God enlightens the nations, so that they come to agreement and are reconciled. Psalm 136: So that God strengthens a person who has an unstable character.

Psalm 137: May God enlighten the leaders, may people find understanding in their requests.

About help in financial difficulties, strengthening well-being and justice.

Psalm 20: About softening the hearts of the rich, so that they give mercy to the poor. Psalm 38: To find work for abandoned and unhappy people, let them not mourn. Psalm 64: So that merchants have reverence and do not deceive ordinary people. Psalm 77: About enlightening lenders (lenders) Let them not offend their neighbors for debts, and let them be merciful.

Psalm 80: So that God will look upon the poor, impoverished and mourning. Psalm 81: So that people buy the products of farmers (peasants, gardeners), so that rural residents do not become upset. Psalm 83: So that God preserves property, animals and products of production. Psalm 88: On strengthening weak and infirm people, so that they can work tirelessly and not grieve.

Psalm 103: So that God bless people's property, so that they do not become poor and do not mourn, but let them glorify God. Psalm 112: So that God sends help to poor widows, so that their debts can be paid. Psalm 114: So that God gives blessings, material support and consolation to the unfortunate poor children lest they be despised by the children of the rich.

Psalm 137: May God enlighten the leaders, may people find understanding in their requests.

Psalm 144: So that God may bless the affairs of people, that they may be pleasing to Him.

About the sending and return of spiritual fruits, deliverance from passions.

Psalm 24: About those whom the tempter is very jealous of and constantly brings temptations to them so that they will grumble. Psalm 25: So that what is asked of God does not harm the one who asks. Psalm 49: So that people who are far from God will repent and be saved. Psalm 61: So that God will turn away trials from a cowardly person who has no patience and murmurs.

Psalm 91: For God to give understanding to people so that they may prosper spiritually. Psalm 97: For God to send comfort to grieving people. Psalm 98: For God to bless and send grace to the young who want to devote themselves to God. Psalm 99: For God to bless people and fill them with Divine desires human.Psalm 100: About giving grace to virtuous people.

Psalm 104: For people to repent and confess their sins. Psalm 105: For the enlightenment of people, so that they do not deviate from the path of salvation. Psalm 115: For God to heal the terrible passion of lies (deception). Psalm 130: For God to give people repentance and consolation with hope, that they may be saved. Psalm 134: About concentration during prayer and connecting the mind with God.

Psalm 136: So that God may strengthen a person who has an unstable character.

Psalm 138: So that the devil stops tempting people with blasphemous thoughts.

The Athonite confessor, Elder Paisios, added the missing psalms.

Psalm 149: To give thanks to God for the great kindnesses and for the much love that has no boundaries, which He pours out on us. Psalm 150: So that God will give joy and comfort to our grieving brothers who are in a foreign land, and to our departed brothers who are in a more distant foreign land.

For those who want to develop their spiritual perfection - the 99th psalm. Before moving to a new home, for good luck and prosperity - the 61st psalm. For gaining good luck and enterprise - the 65th psalm. For good luck in all matters - the 57th psalm. For those who want to change an unsuccessful situation for a happy one - the 16th Psalm.

For daily reading and avoiding evil - the 77th Psalm. Protecting yourself from negative influences - the 19th Psalm. To get rid of old hatred and enmity - the 137th Psalm. Protection against enemies, rivals - the 3rd, 59th and 70th psalms. For illness - 23rd, 35th, 38th psalms. For thanksgiving and recovery - 30th psalm.

For peace and prosperity in the home - the 1st, 128th psalms. For spiritual perseverance in difficult situations - the 3rd, 25th, 54th psalms. To bring harmony to a group of people - the 133rd psalm. For requests for material needs (money, food, clothing, etc.) - 41st Psalm. For protection from slander - 38th, 39th Psalms. To receive glory and love - 32nd Psalm.

To gain the respect and love of others - the 47th Psalm. To protect against slander, when it is impossible to justify yourself - the 3rd Psalm. In the case of idle, harmless gossip - the 36th Psalm. To protect from an enemy who does not want to leave you alone , - the 109th psalm. For liberation from bad habits - the 69th psalm. For reconciliation with the enemy - the 16th psalm.

For victory over the enemy - Psalm 70. For making friends - Psalm 111. For keeping old and making new friends - Psalm 133. Reconciliation of families - Psalm 98. To do good and not cause harm to anyone - 87- th psalm. For expelling harmful influences - the 29th psalm. For early release from prison - the 26th psalm.

For protection from robbers - the 50th Psalm. For protection when you have to walk alone at night - the 122nd Psalm. When completing a journey - the 34th Psalm. To destroy the negative influences that you feel around you - the 10th Psalm. To win a court case in a hopeless situation - the 35th Psalm. To obtain a fair court decision - the 20th Psalm.

In order to be listened to carefully at the trial - Psalm 119. For those who like to drink - Psalm 87. If they want to punish you - Psalm 35. For reconciliation between spouses - 45, 46 psalms. For protection from evil spirits - the 66th psalm. For protection from secret enemies - the 53rd, 54th, 55th psalms.

If your enemies have led you to ruin - Psalms 41, 43 (read daily three times a day for three days, accompanying the reading with an appropriate prayer). To protect against the machinations of business partners - Psalm 63.

For happiness in the home - Psalm 61. To receive a holy blessing - Psalm 62.

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Church text of prayer Psalm 121

In the Hebrew, Latin and Orthodox Bibles, the text of Psalm 121, like several previous ones, is called the song of ascension. This means that it was sung by the Levites during the solemn ascent to the Jerusalem temple, which took place during major religious holidays. Unlike the previous one, Psalm 120, Psalm 121 was written not during the Jews’ stay in Babylonian captivity, but after the transfer of the Icon of the Covenant, that is, after the Jews returned from captivity. The second verse of the psalm speaks about this: “Behold, our feet stand in your gates, Jerusalem” (Ps. 121:2) - it expresses the joy of a person returning to his hometown after a long life in a foreign land. The interpretation of Psalm 121 indicates that its author is David, under whom the restoration of the second temple and the transfer of the Icon took place.

The history of writing the psalm

The authorship of 121 songs belongs to the king of Israel – David. He wrote this prayer when the Ark of the Covenant had already been moved into the walls of Jerusalem. This psalm is part of a series of songs of ascension. Previously, they were performed by Jews who went to the Jerusalem temple during religious holidays.

The songs were also sung by Jews returning from slavery. Psalm 121 expresses not only human joy after returning home from captivity, but also love for one’s own home, family, and the Lord.

Psalm of David 121 in Russian and Church Slavonic languages