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Psalms for Times of Distress



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Posted: Jan 12, 2009
Only Hashem will help Israel
Amen!!!!!
Ps 118:10 All the gentiles surrounded me, In the Name of G-d I shall cut them off.
Ps 118:11 They surrounded me, Yea, they surrounded me; In the Name of G-d shall I cut them off.
Ps 118:12 They surrounded me like bees; They were extinguished like burning thorns; In the Name of G-d I shall cut them off.
Ps 118:13 Pushing, the enemy pushed me to fall, But G-d helped me.
Ps 118:14 G-d is my strength and song, And He has become my deliverance.
Posted By Carl Muller, Pretoria, South Africa

Posted: Jan 12, 2009
Why did we choose Tehillim 150, 69 ,20 and 22?
In Shimushei Tehillim, of Rav Hai Gaon I read that Psalm 20 is for success ina court Case, 22, when fears meeting his enemy, 69 is for a sinner or one who is covetous, and 150 a general thanksgiving.
Posted By Miha Ahronovitz, Rocklin, California

Posted: Jan 12, 2009
Tehillim 83
Don't forget Psalm 83! WOW, a powerhouse of a psalm that could have been written about events right now.
Posted By patty

Posted: Jan 12, 2009
the LOVE in the word: EVOLVE
I am experiencing massive synchronicity I have been recording this for a long time, and, additionally I am seeing deep into words, meaning a story that is unfolding that MUST be about LOVE. Buried within the words themselves is an ongoing key to what we must do to survive, meaning this global community.
Posted By Ruth Housman, Newton, MA

Posted: Jan 12, 2009
For the Brave IDF Soldier
Serving to defend his homeland. That he may recall the words of Psalm 91 and receive strength from them..
Posted By Dick Bulova, Oldsmar, FL/USA

Posted: Jan 12, 2009
Gentiles
Psalm 85:4-5 Restore us O God of our salvation, And cause your anger toward us to cease. Will you be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations?

Psalm 85:8-13 I will hear what God the Lord will speak. For he will speak peace to his people and to his saints.; But let them not turn back to folly. Surely His salvation is near to those who fear him. That glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and Truth shall spring out of the earth. And righteousness shall look down from heaven. Yes, the Lord will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.

I do not believe that any non-jew should be cut off from anything. This mentality is what leads to war and unrest. Muslims, jews and Christians need to continue striving for world peace, together.
Posted By Matt , San Diego, CA

Posted: Jan 12, 2009
TRIUMPH OF ISRAEL
I am praying in order to the israelite soldiers be defended by G-d. Victory to Israel!
Shalom al Israel
Posted By Josué Paulo de Lima, Mariana, MG/ Brazil

Posted: Jan 13, 2009
Psalm 83
I also pray this one , especially the end is very powerfull!
Posted By Baruch Yohanan, Vancouver BC, Canada

Posted: Jan 13, 2009
The Torah
Words and the encouragement found in the law can be a refreshment to those who suffer! Our prayers is that justice will prevail over irrational acts of violence and selfishness. We know our G-d is with all those who are for peace and against those would seek to harm the innocent.
Posted By Thomas Beverly, norfolk, va

Posted: Jan 13, 2009
war in gaza
thanks for the info. my heart goes out for al those who are suffering both jews and innocent gaza civillians. we are all brothers and sisters. May the lord end this war swiftly and make haste in stopping the bloodshed of innocent lives
Posted By jane camilleri haber, tarxien, malta

Posted: Jan 24, 2009
Ps. 91
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the ALMIGHTY. 2. I will say of the LORD, he is my refuge and my fortress: my G-d; in Him will I trust. 3.Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day 6. Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7. A thousand shall fall at thy side,and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

This is my prayer for all of the Nation of Israel...shalom
Posted By Rebecca Pacheco, corona, calif.

Posted: Mar 6, 2011
Meaning of a phrase
Many psalms start with the phrase "For the Conductor". Is that a reference to G-d? If not, what does it refer to?
Posted By Anonymous, Phoenix, Az

Posted: Mar 23, 2011
Re: Meaning of a phrase
The Talmud (Pesachim 119a) indeed identifies the Conductor with G-d. The Hebrew word used, למנצח is related to the word ניצחון, victory, and the sages explain that unlike mortal beings, G-d causes others to be victorious, and rejoices when He is defeated. This is a reference to another verse in Psalms: "He intended to destroy them [and would have] were it not that Moses, His chosen one, stood before Him in the breech to return His wrath from destroying." (106:23) Even when we sin, G-d does not desire to punish, and is joyous when we allay His anger through prayer and good deeds.

The word למנצח also hints to the fact that G-d orchestrates the world eternally (לנצח.)

Rabbi David Kimchi, known as the Radak writes that the מנצח was the conductor who directed the Levites who sang and played musical instruments in the Holy Temple.
Posted By Rochel Chein for chabad.org

Posted: Mar 23, 2011
Re: Meaning of a phrase continued
According to Rashi, the term refers to all the Levites, as the book of Ezra states: "they stationed the Levites from twenty years old and above to conduct the work of the House of the Lord." (3:8) Such service demands strenuous effort and self-mastery, again related to the word ניצחון.
Posted By Rochel Chein for chabad.org

Posted: Mar 23, 2011
Re: Meaning of a phrase continued
According to Rashi, the term refers to all the Levites, as the book of Ezra states: "they stationed the Levites from twenty years old and above to conduct the work of the House of the Lord." (3:8) Such service demands strenuous effort and self-mastery, again related to the word ניצחון.
Posted By Rochel Chein for chabad.org

Posted: Mar 24, 2011
This symphony has a conductor
The realization of meaning with respect to this is mi komocha (transliterated): who is like unto Thee? To truly apprehend the meaning within is to realize the astounding implications, that not one blade of grass is unaccounted for. To go to this place takes a profound journey of soul.
Posted By Ruth housman, Marshfield, Ma

 


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Psalms for Times of Distress



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