No matter what situation a Yid finds himself in, there is one companion that always relieves anxiety, suffering, and offers a glimpse of hope in troubled times: Tehillim. Devotedly penned by Dovid HaMelech many long years ago, the timeless messages and prayers of Tehillim are still relevant today, in our times. But how does one know which chapter to turn to in order to find the words to best express his heart’s desires? Here’s a handy list that you can keep, and whenever your heart is heavy, glance at this reference guide to find the most appropriate chapter for your situation.
SONGS OF PRAISE
FOR PROTECTION
Declaring Hashem’s greatness - PEREK 113
For protection (generic) - PEREK 91
In praise of Hashem - PEREK 66
For protection from harm - PEREK 119
To praise Hashem for His deeds - PEREK 150
For protection from danger - PEREK 11
A reminder to trust in Hashem, not in man - PEREK 146
For protection from evil - PEREK 36
Proclaiming the awesomeness of Hashem- PEREK 29
For protection from evil people - PEREK 11
Acknowledging the smallness of man compared to the magnitude of Hashem- PEREK 90
For protection from ayin hara - PEREK 31
Thanking Hashem for taking care of His people - PEREK 107
For Protection from lashon hara/rechilus - PEREK 38 For protection from tragedy - PEREK 13
In praise of righteousness - PEREK 112
From a flood - PEREK 24 From sudden/unusual death - PEREK 116 At night - PEREK 121 From wild animals - PEREK 22
TESHUVAH
From a ferocious dog - PEREK 58
A prayer for forgiveness - PEREK 51, 62, 75, 130
From a snake or scorpion - PEREK 120
A request for rachmei shamayim - PEREK 32, 106
From thieves - PEREK 18, 50
For help in repenting - PEREK 135, 136
Of the kehilla - Perek 88
PRAYERS REGARDING ENEMIES/WAR During a war - PEREK 70, 83 A prayer to end all war - PEREK 46, 47 For success against enemies - PEREK 94, 100 For peace with enemies - PEREK 28, 110 That our enemies receive their due punishment - PEREK 55 To put fear in the hearts of one’s enemies - PEREK 48, 53 For the destruction of the enemies of our people - PEREK 79
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