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Even in ancient times, every person knew the text of the main protective prayer Psalm 90 Alive in the help of the Most High. But most modern Orthodox people also remember his holy words by heart and wear a consecrated belt with the text.
How and where to read
Reading requires a special mood that allows the prayer word to reach every corner of human consciousness.
It is important that prayer comes from the depths of the soul. God does not like empty speech. He needs strong faith, a desire for the best.
- Before starting psalm reading, it is necessary to repent of sins. This is the Sacrament of Confession, performed in an Orthodox church.
- If it is not possible to confess (due to weakness or other valid reasons), then you need to remember your sins, repent, and ask Christ for forgiveness for the sinful acts you have committed.
- It is advisable to ask for a blessing to read the Psalm from the priest of the local temple.
- Typically, clergy bless parishioners for 40 days of prayer. At first, it is allowed to read the Psalm from the prayer book, but it must be learned by heart.
You need to say a prayer in the temple in front of the Face of Christ or at home in front of the iconostasis. The prayer book must be baptized in Orthodoxy and wear a cross on the body - the main symbol of the Orthodox faith.
Important! The main protective prayer is often read to free the mind from bad, sinful thoughts. Therefore, if a person feels that he is ready to break one of the Commandments of God, then it is urgent to read Living in the Help of the Most High.
This is one of the reasons why you need to know the text by heart, because at any moment you may need support from Heaven.
Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God.
Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.
Yako Toy will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words.
His cloak will cover you and you will hope under His wing: His truth will surround you with weapons.
Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days.
From things that pass away in the darkness, from clots and the midday demon.
Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand; he won't come close to you.
Look at your eyes and see the reward of sinners.
For You, O Lord, are my hope. You have made the Most High your refuge.
Evil will not come to you. And the wound will not come close to your body.
As His Angel commanded you, keep you in all your ways.
They will take you in their arms, but not when you dash your foot against a stone.
Tread on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.
For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver; I will cover, and because I have known My name.
He will call to Me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow, I will destroy him, and I will glorify him.
I will fill him with long days, and show him My salvation.
Prayer Song Rules
Any prayer is a frank dialogue with God. She helps those who, with faith and true repentance, turn to the Almighty, asking Him for protection, peace of mind, and assistance in any difficulties.
Attention! Psalm 90 Alive in the help of the Most High cannot be read periodically, “for show,” otherwise “let it be done to you according to your faith.”
Reading it every day, preferably in the morning or before starting any task, the great meaning of the words of the Psalm, Divine truth, is revealed to a person. The man of prayer realizes that he is not alone in the world, the Heavenly Father, the Great Comforter and Intercessor is always next to him, and all trials are His great providence and an invaluable lesson for the soul.
Appeal to the Lord in the dialect of Psalm 90:
- can protect from any troubles and even save from death;
- cure serious illnesses;
- protect from witchcraft influence;
- all obstacles on the path to the cherished goal will be revealed to the one praying, he will be successful in everything, all controversial issues will be resolved.
In addition, the text of the prayer contains a prophecy - the coming of the Savior - the main Protector of the Orthodox Christian - a person who believes in Christ.
The modern world is the other side of spiritual reality, so a person does not always understand the reasons for the troubles that occur. Despite this, the Lord is invisibly present among people. He sends his grace through angels, archangels, saints, and ordinary people.
The meaning of prayer
In many difficult and difficult situations, the Psalm helps, saves from troubles and misfortunes, consoles in grief, guides on the right path, strengthens the spirit, and instills faith in the best.
With sincere prayer, the Almighty God hears each prayer book and, like a loving Father, sends help to his children. This is a reward, which is usually greater the more a person deserves it before Him. But God does not follow the principle “you give me - I give you.” It often happens that He helps great sinners who have strong faith and hope in Divine blessings so that the sinful servant of God becomes more and more strengthened in faith.
At the same time, people who believe in Christ and live according to His Commandments do not always receive blessings from Heaven. The Lord sometimes allows attacks from the devilish forces to admonish Christians, to strengthen their spirit, and makes it clear that the sins committed could have been avoided.
When a person understands this, his life path becomes smooth and calm. The Providence of God is present in everything, all tests are given to people according to their strength and for the good! But God’s Providence is not known to anyone in advance, people are not given the opportunity to know it before the allotted time, and there is no point in doing so.
The Lord is a Lover of Mankind, with faith in His help you can not be afraid of danger, because the Power of the Lord is great!
Psalm 90: text of the prayer and why it is read
Anyone who has heard at least once about “Psalm 90” (the text of the prayer will be given below) has probably wondered: why is it read? Psalm number 90 is a prayer endowed with enormous power: it can protect from all manifestations of evil and negativity, from unkind people, from evil spirits.
The ninetieth psalm is the strongest amulet. This prayer exhibits its protective properties not only when it is directly pronounced. The function of the amulet “Psalm 90” is well preserved when written by hand on a piece of paper, a piece of leather or fabric. If you carry this “letter” close to your body, it will protect you from any misfortunes and misfortunes, accidents, ill-wishers and enemies, magical and other types of energy influence from the outside.
Mention of “Psalm 90” is found even in the Gospel (Matthew – 4:6; Luke – 4:11). While the Savior was fasting for 40 days in the desert, Satan tempted him. In order not to succumb to demonic machinations, Christ read the 11th and 12th verses of this prayer.
In Western Christianity, the ninetieth psalm is read or sung during evening worship; in the Middle Ages it was a mandatory part of the readings on Good Friday.
The Eastern Church uses prayer at funerals and memorial services, and “Psalm 90” is an indispensable part of the 6th hour service.
“Psalm 90”: text of prayer
“Psalm 90” is recommended to be read in Church Slavonic, although there are also translations of the prayer into modern Russian. The reason lies in the fact that during translation it is impossible to convey with absolute accuracy the deep meaning and content of the prayer text, its key idea.
In Church Slavonic, “Psalm 90” reads as follows:
In the Synodal translation into modern Russian, the text of the prayer “Psalm 90” is as follows:
From the history of the origin of the prayer “Psalm 90”
“Psalm 90” originates from the biblical book “Old Testament: Psalms” - there it comes under number 90 (hence the name). However, in Masoretic numbering it is assigned number 91. In the Christian religion, this prayer is also known by its first words: in Latin - “Qui habitat”, in Old Slavonic (Church Slavonic) - “Alive in help”.
Regarding the origin of “Psalm 90,” researchers are of the opinion that its authorship belongs to the prophet David. He wrote it in honor of his deliverance from a three-day pestilence. This prayer is also called the “Song of Praise of David” - under this name it appears in the Greek Psalter.
Contents and main ideas of the prayer “Psalm 90”
“Psalm 90” is one of the most powerful prayers. The text of the psalm is permeated with the idea that the Lord is the protector and reliable refuge of all those who believe in him. He convinces us that a person who sincerely believes in God with all his heart may not be afraid of any danger. “Psalm 90” conveys the idea that faith in the Most High has irresistible power. Elements of prophecy can also be found in prayer - it points to the coming of the Savior, who is the most important protector of any believer.
“David’s Song of Praise” is distinguished by expressive poetic language. It has its own clear structure. It can be roughly divided into three parts:
- The first part is verses one and two.
- The second part is verses three to thirteen.
- The third part is verses fourteen to sixteen.
Interpretation of the prayer “Psalm 90”
Unfortunately, not everyone understands “Psalm 90” without a full interpretation. If we analyze each verse of the prayer, we get the following:
The Lord hears everyone who says the prayer “Psalm 90” and never refuses his help. God is merciful, therefore he often helps a person who has sinned a lot in his life, if he, when reading a prayer, turns to the Lord with deep and sincere faith in his heart, with trust in Him.
As a child, my mother always gave me a piece of paper with Psalm 90 written on it. At the time, of course, I didn’t understand what it was for, but now I made the same amulet for my children, only on a piece of cotton fabric, and sewed it into their clothes so that they would always be protected Gentlemen.
Thank you! I'll make the same amulet for myself. There will be a move to another country and a flight. I'm terribly afraid of flying on airplanes, panic is already starting...
Hello! My son drinks heavily.
Hello, Elena! If a son drinks, prayer is not always enough; it has long been clear that without the person himself recognizing the problem, it is difficult to help him. As far as I know, there is a prayer to St. Nicholas the Saint and others; you need to ask the priest who to pray for this.
Hello. Your son must want to stop drinking himself; he must have a DESIRE to get rid of alcohol addiction. Pray. Ask “Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ, I ask you to help your son get rid of alcohol addiction, give your son the strength to fight satanic temptations.” Like that. Prayer is the cry of your soul. With God blessing!
Your son should pray too. It is best if you two pray together, you say the prayer first, and then your son. The Bible says (New Testament) “Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am in the midst of them” (Matt. 18:20).
Can I get a tattoo on the back of this amulet?
Tattooing is considered a sin. Consult with a priest. After all, it is said that it works if you write it yourself by hand, only then will it work.
And where can I find a copy of the original in Latin?
Don't anger God. God sent the test, endure it
This is my favorite psalm, it really helps.
In my opinion, you need to read a prayer in a language that you know well and understand well what is said in this prayer. But in Old Church Slavonic, breaking your tongue and not understanding the meaning of the prayer, you are unlikely to convey your prayers to the Lord God. And being constantly distracted and correcting your pronunciation is also not good.
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Psalm 90: why is it read 40 times? The meaning of the text, meaning for a person
Unfortunately, people turn to faith more often during life's difficulties. Many people know that Psalm 90 helps, which is why they read it more than once. What is the point of this event? Why repeat the same text? Let's figure it out. After all, anyone can find themselves face to face with such trials that they will have to rely only on the help of the Lord.
History of Prayer
This text is ancient. He is better known by his first words: “Alive in help.” It is located in one of the books of the Old Testament (the psalter). At different times these verses were used in various ministries. For example, on Good Friday, Psalm 90 was always heard. Why this text is read is clear from its content, as well as from the explanations of the first followers of Jesus. Its text can be found in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. It states that these verses are spoken by believers who are subject to devilish temptation. The fact is that at all times a person has to face serious trials. For the most part, they relate to the so-called temptations of the spirit. Some cannot resist the opportunity to enrich themselves at the expense of others, others lust after the wives or husbands of their neighbors, and so on. In addition, a person’s faith is constantly attacked by devilish entities. Many tricks are used by the messengers of hell to lead the follower of Christ astray from the true path. At such moments, Psalm 90 comes to the rescue, for which they read it as much as necessary to get rid of sinful thoughts.
You know, prayer is considered a special work of a believer. This is the work of his soul. As they say, not by bread alone. The essence of this expression is very deep. Any person is obliged to develop his spirit, to work tirelessly in order to assimilate the commandments of the Lord. After all, they are not given from birth. They should be studied, comprehended, comparing our behavior with the standard that Christ gave us. Of course, many texts are used for these purposes. But Psalm 90 helps best against temptations and sinful desires. The text of the prayer, why it is read, as well as the essence of this action, was well explained by Theophan the Recluse. This Saint assured that verses (psalms) must be memorized. And this is not done for the sake of vanity. Vice versa. When a believer works with Scripture, he comprehends it, constantly finding new facets of the thoughts and feelings contained there. Gradually, prayers become not a “lesson”, but an urgent necessity. For example, a believer experiences fear for himself or a loved one. Here he should remember, if he had learned it earlier, the indicated verse. After all, understanding it allows you to calm down and direct your thoughts towards obedience and humility. It turns out that in this way they get rid of unnecessary pride. For doubts and anger, Psalm 90 is also used, for which they read it until the sinful feelings in the soul calm down. But you don’t just need to whisper a verse, but constantly think about the content. So a person is immersed in the world of righteousness, under the wing of the Lord.
Psalm 90: why is it read 40 times?
Do you remember where we started? The Gospel of Luke says that this verse is needed for protection from temptations. Everyone has their own. But any person understands when he deviates from the true path. His feelings are in disarray, peace leaves his soul. Thoughts are confused or captured by devilish temptations. Such a poor fellow looks at others not as brothers in Christ, but as enemies, blaming them for his own troubles. This is where Psalm 90 is needed. Why they read it (including in Russian), we have already discussed: the essence of the verse is to feel the connection with the Lord, his protection and good protection. It is clear that this takes time. So they came up with the idea of reading the psalm forty times. While a person ponders the meaning of the verses, his doubts disappear, and faith in the Lord comes to life in his soul.
Should you trust magicians and sorcerers?
It is no secret that people turn to all kinds of specialists who assure them of their extraordinary abilities. Magicians claim that their prayers to the Almighty have greater power. That is, it turns out that the person himself does not need to do anything. He will give the money, and he will be freed from damage or the evil eye, his fate will be corrected. Of course you can believe this. However, the Lord says that everyone’s soul must work. After all, no specialist can artificially make a person realize his duty to others, relatives and himself. And this is precisely what refusing temptation consists of. It turns out that there is some kind of deception in this or, if you like, complacency based on laziness. There is no need to go to anyone when anyone can use prayers. They are accessible to everyone. And the work of the soul is priceless. And nothing can replace it. And even more so, you should not allow people who are not trustworthy into your own dialogue with the Lord.
Religious reading: living prayer for help Psalm 90 40 times to help our readers.
Even in ancient times, every person knew the text of the main protective prayer Psalm 90 Alive in the help of the Most High. But most modern Orthodox people also remember his holy words by heart and wear a consecrated belt with the text.
How and where to read
Reading requires a special mood that allows the prayer word to reach every corner of human consciousness.
It is important that prayer comes from the depths of the soul. God does not like empty speech. He needs strong faith, a desire for the best.
- Before starting psalm reading, it is necessary to repent of sins. This is the Sacrament of Confession, performed in an Orthodox church.
- If it is not possible to confess (due to weakness or other valid reasons), then you need to remember your sins, repent, and ask Christ for forgiveness for the sinful acts you have committed.
- It is advisable to ask for a blessing to read the Psalm from the priest of the local temple.
- Typically, clergy bless parishioners for 40 days of prayer. At first, it is allowed to read the Psalm from the prayer book, but it must be learned by heart.
You need to say a prayer in the temple in front of the Face of Christ or at home in front of the iconostasis. The prayer book must be baptized in Orthodoxy and wear a cross on the body - the main symbol of the Orthodox faith.
Important! The main protective prayer is often read to free the mind from bad, sinful thoughts. Therefore, if a person feels that he is ready to break one of the Commandments of God, then it is urgent to read Living in the Help of the Most High.
This is one of the reasons why you need to know the text by heart, because at any moment you may need support from Heaven.
Living in the help of the Most High, he will settle in the shelter of the Heavenly God.
Says the Lord: Thou art my Protector and my Refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.
Yako Toy will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words.
His cloak will cover you and you will hope under His wing: His truth will surround you with weapons.
Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow flying in the days.
From things that pass away in the darkness, from clots and the midday demon.
Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand; he won't come close to you.
Look at your eyes and see the reward of sinners.
For You, O Lord, are my hope. You have made the Most High your refuge.
Evil will not come to you. And the wound will not come close to your body.
As His Angel commanded you, keep you in all your ways.
They will take you in their arms, but not when you dash your foot against a stone.
Tread on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.
For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver; I will cover, and because I have known My name.
He will call to Me, and I will hear him: I am with him in sorrow, I will destroy him, and I will glorify him.
I will fill him with long days, and show him My salvation.
Prayer Song Rules
Any prayer is a frank dialogue with God. She helps those who, with faith and true repentance, turn to the Almighty, asking Him for protection, peace of mind, and assistance in any difficulties.
Attention! Psalm 90 Alive in the help of the Most High cannot be read periodically, “for show,” otherwise “let it be done to you according to your faith.”
Reading it every day, preferably in the morning or before starting any task, the great meaning of the words of the Psalm, Divine truth, is revealed to a person. The man of prayer realizes that he is not alone in the world, the Heavenly Father, the Great Comforter and Intercessor is always next to him, and all trials are His great providence and an invaluable lesson for the soul.
Appeal to the Lord in the dialect of Psalm 90:
- can protect from any troubles and even save from death;
- cure serious illnesses;
- protect from witchcraft influence;
- all obstacles on the path to the cherished goal will be revealed to the one praying, he will be successful in everything, all controversial issues will be resolved.
In addition, the text of the prayer contains a prophecy - the coming of the Savior - the main Protector of the Orthodox Christian - a person who believes in Christ.
The modern world is the other side of spiritual reality, so a person does not always understand the reasons for the troubles that occur. Despite this, the Lord is invisibly present among people. He sends his grace through angels, archangels, saints, and ordinary people.
The meaning of prayer
In many difficult and difficult situations, the Psalm helps, saves from troubles and misfortunes, consoles in grief, guides on the right path, strengthens the spirit, and instills faith in the best.
With sincere prayer, the Almighty God hears each prayer book and, like a loving Father, sends help to his children. This is a reward, which is usually greater the more a person deserves it before Him. But God does not follow the principle “you give me - I give you.” It often happens that He helps great sinners who have strong faith and hope in Divine blessings so that the sinful servant of God becomes more and more strengthened in faith.
At the same time, people who believe in Christ and live according to His Commandments do not always receive blessings from Heaven. The Lord sometimes allows attacks from the devilish forces to admonish Christians, to strengthen their spirit, and makes it clear that the sins committed could have been avoided.
When a person understands this, his life path becomes smooth and calm. The Providence of God is present in everything, all tests are given to people according to their strength and for the good! But God’s Providence is not known to anyone in advance, people are not given the opportunity to know it before the allotted time, and there is no point in doing so.
The Lord is a Lover of Mankind, with faith in His help you can not be afraid of danger, because the Power of the Lord is great!
Prayer for Living Help (Psalm 90) - read text in Russian
Text of the prayer Living help works miracles in the world. If a believer says these words, then even in the most difficult moments the Lord will tell you what needs to be done next. This sacred text can heal sick people, protect them from misfortunes, and be the best protection if it is very scary. They say that this prayer appeared long before Christianity appeared in Rus'. This means that the current text has changed a little and has become more understandable, but the meaning has not undergone any innovation. In Rus', every person believed that the prayer for Living Help would definitely protect them from evil spirits.Text of the prayer Alive for help in Russian
Alive in the help of the Most High, he will dwell in the blood of the Heavenly God. Says the Lord: My God is my protector and my refuge, and I trust in Him. For He will deliver you from the net of the trap, and from the words of rebellion, His splash will fall over you, and under His wing you hope: His truth will surround you with a weapon. Fear not from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies in the days, from the things that pass in the darkness, from the grime, and from the demon of the midday. A thousand will fall from your country, and darkness will be at your right hand, but it will not come near you, except with your eyes you will see, and you will see the reward of sinners. For You, Lord, are my hope, and have made the Most High your refuge. Evil will not come to you, and the wound will not come near your body, as His Angel commanded you about you, to preserve you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their arms, but when you hit your foot on a stone, you will step on the asp and the basilisk, and trample the lion and the serpent. Because I have trusted in Me, I will deliver you; I will cover you, because I have known My name. He will call to Me, and I will hear him: I am with him in tribulation, I will destroy him and glorify him, I will fill him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.
Translation of prayer into Russian
He who lives under the roof of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty, rests, says to the Lord: “My refuge and my defense, my God, in whom I trust!” He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, from the destructive plague, He will cover you with His feathers, and you will be safe under His wings; shield and fence - His truth. You will not be afraid of the terrors in the night, the arrow that flies by day, the plague that stalks in the darkness, the plague that devastates at noon. A thousand shall fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you: you will only look with your eyes and see the retribution of the wicked. For you said: “The Lord is my hope”; You have chosen the Most High as your refuge; no evil will befall you, and no plague will come near your dwelling; for He will command His angels about you - to guard you in all your ways: they will carry you in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone; you will step on the asp and basilisk; You will trample on the lion and the dragon. “Because he loved Me, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he has known My name. He will call to Me, and I will hear him; I am with him in sorrow; I will deliver him and glorify him, I will satisfy him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.”
Read more about the text of the prayer Living Help or Psalm 90
The correct name of the sacred text is Psalm 90, which is written in the fairly well-known book of Psalms. Often prayer can be used by those who need strong God's help, who need to be shown the right path in a seemingly hopeless situation. Many people call Psalm 90 a real talisman against all troubles that can happen in life. If we compare Living Help with other prayers, then it can be put on a par with the well-known “Our Father” and “Virgin Mary, Rejoice.”In general, all prayers aimed at saving the soul are very important. And Psalm 90 is no exception. What is interesting about the text of the prayer Living Help, which is pronounced with an appeal to the Most High?
- It is said that Moses himself wrote the prayer. There is also a version that the author of the text is King David, who created the prayer around the 9-10th century BC.
- The uniqueness of this text is that it is used not only by Orthodox people, but also by another religion - Judaism.
- It is best to carry the text with prayer with you, write it down somewhere and fold a sheet of paper several times so that you can read it at any convenient time, protecting yourself from any danger.
- Many people prefer to write the words “Living Help” on a ribbon, tying it around their belt - this serves as a literal talisman.
- Even in ancient times, doctors refused to treat some diseases that were difficult to cope with. Then, people resorted to prayer, which not only relieved pain, but also saved them from the most terrible diseases.
- If everything goes wrong, then prayer can attract good luck. True, you cannot abuse the text. You should read the prayer only if you really need luck.
- It will be good if the believer learns the text by heart. Psalm 90 is important to understand, to feel the whole meaning of strong prayer.
- There is a certain time when reading a prayer is considered the right moment to talk with the Lord God - 12 noon. In front of a person there should be 3 icons of the Savior Jesus Christ and the face of the Archangel Michael.
- A translation of Psalm 90 was recently produced into modern Russian. The text is accessible to a believer now, although previously it was impossible to read it.
- Some literally had a prayer sewn into their belts so that it would always be with the person.
How to read a prayer correctly
The main thing is the correct pronunciation of each word; there is no need to rush here. The intonation should be calm, and the voice should not be irritated and even. You can sit on your knees if the text is read in the presence of a sick person. In this case, it will be good if the person reading puts his hands on the place that hurts while reading.
To make the effect of prayer as powerful and strong as possible, you can take the Holy image of Jesus Christ in your hands. Another important rule is to say the prayer three times. After reading Living Help for the first time, you need to take a short pause, cross yourself three times and begin the second repetition.
If you follow this rule, then the effect of prayer to the Lord God will not be long in coming. Also, when reading the sacred text, you should definitely wear a cross on your body - this draws the Lord’s attention to the believer as much as possible. Priests say that you should believe in what a person says, because without faith in prayer nothing will happen. On the other hand, you should not rely only on prayer; it is only a text, the meaning of which cannot be touched. After reading Psalm 90, you need to think about how to cope with a hopeless situation, scroll through all the possible solutions in your head.- Our Father (prayer)
- Prayer Hail Mary - find here
- Jesus Prayer - https://bogolub.info/iisusova-molitva/
What not to do when reading Psalm 90?
There are some principles that are still worth observing, even though prayers are miraculous.
Living help prayers are a real miracle that you can see with your own eyes. This is a text, after reading which there is grace in the soul. The text can be recited both at home in front of the icons and in church with a candle. Don’t forget that God helps everyone, you just need to turn to Him. Believe in the Lord - this is the best thing Christians have!
The Psalter or Psalter is a legacy of the Old Testament, a unique collection consisting of hymns or songs, under the general name “psalms”.
These songs are poems composed by poets of different times. They sing well. The Orthodox Psalter includes 151 psalms. The ninetieth psalm is considered one of the strongest, in terms of impact on the believer.
Psalm 90 is a powerful prayer designed to protect people living in strong faith from the following misfortunes:
- any kind of evil;
- blows of fate;
- death threat;
- envy, slander and slander;
- dirty conspiracies;
- horrors and fears;
- any danger;
- illnesses and terrible diseases;
- enemies and dangerous enemies;
- temptations and temptations;
- small and great sin;
- various troubles.
The effect of this psalm can be strengthened by the following combination of prayers: first, you must read the prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos, then, in order, psalms 26, 50 and 90.
This order is called "preservation prayers." They are used, for example, in armed conflicts, military operations or in difficult life situations. That is, prayer also helps to repel enemies.
Many, in our difficult times, are in constant fear and anxiety for their future, in a state of irritation and dissatisfaction with themselves, lack of confidence in their abilities, which clearly interferes with enjoying the flow of life.
In everyday life, when many concerns are related to making money and the desire to do it faster and easier, temptations appear that counterbalance spirituality.
But the longer a person practices reading the psalm, the more confident and calm he and his surroundings become; fears and temptations are replaced by unconditional trust and happiness.
In the Orthodox Church, this hymn is read at services during the day or evening, and also at memorial services and funeral services. It flows very harmoniously into the spiritual life of the church.
Psalm that helps
There are many stories that tell of the support and protection that was received from the sacred text. Women - mothers, in difficult times, wrote the words of the psalm by hand, folded it several times and sewed it into a canvas bag.
The result was a talisman that had the power of the text itself and a mother’s request for the protection of her son or daughter. This amulet was placed in a clothing pocket. He saved me from trouble more than once.
There is a known case when a man’s jacket was stolen, in the pocket of which there was such a talisman. The thief was unable to escape, as an unknown force led the owner of the jacket in the footsteps of the thief. In the end, they met face to face and the jacket was returned to its owner.
The miraculous amulet more than once saved the lives of soldiers participating in hostilities. Many people put the text of the anthem in their car to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
The printed text of the psalm, of course, can be bought today and, nevertheless, a text written from the heart and with unshakable trust can be of great benefit, because the feelings and aspirations of the believer are embedded in it.
The words of the hymn are placed in amulet and this amulet is hung around the neck, printed on belts or ribbons. The Orthodox Church does not approve of such use, nor does it prohibit it.
We must clearly understand that it is not the amulets themselves that save a person, but God, to whom our prayers are addressed.
Some historical facts
There are significant differences in the description of the origin of this psalm. Those who adhere to Judaism claim that Moses wrote these lines, and Christians attribute the authorship of the psalm to David.
Some people who interpreted the content of Psalm 90 compare this text with the victory of the Judah king Hezekiah over the Assyrian army, in which the king relied entirely on the help of the All-Merciful and received it.
Initially, this document was known in Hebrew, then, thanks to translation from Hebrew, the following appeared: Greek version (Septuagint), Latin version (Vulgate), Russian version (Synodal), Church Slavonic, English (King James Bible).
How is Psalm 90 interpreted?
The text of the prayer is divided into lines - verses. Exegetes - interpreters - explain the sacred document as follows.
First, a teacher appears before the reader, who pronounces instructions on gaining hope and trust, granting the protection and guidance of God. He convincingly shows what evils and enemies you can protect yourself from by relying on the help of the Almighty and giving Him all of yourself.
God Almighty, through the hands of Angels, invisibly and secretly provides protection, participation, support and protection.
In the second part of the text, the Almighty praises the righteous human creature, who lives piously and virtuously, therefore, he is protected from life’s adversities and is given a long life.
She, this protection, is granted to all who believe and entrust their lives to the Lord. A righteous person who lives in harmony with the world will not attract evil and violence to himself.
Most often, people come to God when they feel inner fatigue and disappointment, when an unbearable burden of problems has accumulated and it seems that the whole world is against them. This psalm is charged with powerful energy that can restore joy and fill life with light and love.
What rules must be followed when reading Psalm 90
- Anyone who seeks protection in the reading of the psalm must be baptized in a Christian church and must wear a cross.
- The collection of psalms must be consecrated in the church.
- Before reading, you need to bring your body and soul into harmony. To cleanse the soul, you need to repent of unseemly actions, which the church calls sins.
- Before the first reading of the psalm, it is advisable to fast, that is, give up animal food. It’s also better to spend a day without food, on the water, cleansing your body.
- It would be good to contact the local priest, asking him to bless you for reading the psalm. Well, if this is not possible, then you can say: “Lord, bless!” and turn to your guardian angel for support.
- You need to read before the face of Jesus Christ. To do this, you can go to church or retire at home.
- It is advisable to memorize the words of the psalm, but first, you can use a prayer book.
- Your family should not interfere with this sacrament, therefore, you need to choose a place where no one will disturb you.
- During reading, the church candle should burn. You can clean the room ahead of time with incense.
- Read deeply, putting your whole soul into it, opening your heart to communicate with God, filling every word with love and gratitude. Remember: it is not our words that are heard, but our feelings and emotions.
- Before you start reading, remove all extraneous thoughts from your head, sit for a few minutes in silence, tuning into the sacred action. Silence should be both outside and inside you.
- This turning to God should become a daily need. It is better to read it in the morning, when the world awakens from sleep and prepares for a new day. But, there are times when protection or guidance on some matter is urgently needed, or danger threatens, then reading can be started anywhere and at any time.
- You can repeat the reading of the psalm for those who cannot do it themselves - for children, sick relatives. You need to do this for 40 days in a row, 40 times.
- After reading the psalm, you can express your wishes and ask for the necessary help.
What should you not do when reading the anthem?
You can’t approach this formally without opening your heart and soul.
We are all under the roof of the heavenly God; if you do not feel this, your efforts will be in vain.
Lack of faith and selfish interests can also destroy the connection with the sacred source.
You cannot selfishly approach the use of this shrine and take it like medicine; it is useful to direct it towards self-improvement and self-development.
Psalm 90 in Church Slavonic with accents
I. “He who lives in the help of the Most High will dwell in the blood of the Heavenly God.
II. Says the Lord: You are my protector and my refuge, my God, and I trust in Him.
III. For He will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from the speech of rebellion,
IV. His splash will overshadow you, and under His wing you hope that His truth will surround you as a weapon.
V. Fear not from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies in the days,
VI. from the things that pass away in darkness, from the cloak, and the midday demon.
VII. Thousands will fall from Your country, and darkness will be at Your right hand, but it will not come near You,
VIII. Behold both Thy eyes, and see the reward of sinners.
IX. For You, O Lord, are my hope, You have made the Most High Your refuge.
X. No evil will come to You, and no wound will come near Your body,
XI. as His Angel gave a commandment about You, to keep You in all Your ways.
XII. They will lift you up in their arms, lest they dash your foot against a stone,
XIII. tread on the asp and the basilisk, and cross the lion and the serpent.
XIV. For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver, and I will cover, because I have known My name.
XV. He will call to Me, and I will hear him: I am with him in tribulation, I will wear him out, and I will glorify him,
XVI. I will fill him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.”
Psalm 90 translated into Russian
I. “He who dwells under the shelter of the Most High rests in the shadow of the Almighty,
II. says to the Lord: “My refuge and my defense, my God in whom I trust!”
III. He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, from the destructive plague,
IV. He will cover you with His feathers, and you will be safe under His wings; shield and fence - His truth.
V. You will not be afraid of terrors in the night, nor of arrows flying during the day,
VI. the plague that walks in darkness, the plague that destroys at midday.
VII. A thousand shall fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but will not come close to you:
VIII. only you will look with your eyes and see the retribution of the wicked.
IX. For you said: “The Lord is my hope”; You have chosen the Most High as your refuge;
X. no evil will befall you, and no plague will come near your dwelling;
XI. for He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways:
XII. they will carry you in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone;
XIII. you will step on the asp and basilisk; You will trample on the lion and the dragon.
XIV. “Because he loved Me, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he has known My name.
XV. He will call to Me, and I will hear him; I am with him in sorrow; I will deliver him and glorify him,
XVI. I will satisfy him with long days, and show him My salvation.”
The psalm protects from real danger, promotes internal development, the search for the purpose of existence, and the awareness of obstacles that occur in everyday reality.
Our road on Earth is a constant uphill climb; the further we go, the more it opens up to the eye. Reading the psalms is spiritual food that helps our ascent.
The Psalter is part of the Old Testament; the book is sacred to Jews and Christians. Each chapter is a complete poetic work, there are 150 in total (in the Orthodox Bible there is another, 151st, non-canonical). Psalm 90 is often used during church services; Christians also read it as home prayer.
History and Application of Psalm 90
The text of the prayer in Russian and Church Slavonic is very different from each other. Not in meaning, but in sound. Therefore, if a believer wants to understand the essence, need to study both. This is not difficult - any online Bible has various versions of chapters, including in the original language.
The Psalter was originally written in Hebrew, then translations were made into Latin, Greek, Slavic and other languages. You can pray on the one that is closer and clearer. The liturgical language in Orthodoxy is Church Slavonic, but church the rules don't prohibit Read the Bible in Russian at home. The text of Psalm 90 has liturgical application:
- Jews recite it seven times during burial, pronounce it in the evening before going to bed, and in the morning on the day of rest (Shabbat).
- Christians in the Western Church have included this chapter of Scripture in the evening psalm sung during Lent.
- The Orthodox included it in the daytime service, in the evening service, and it is heard during funeral services and at the memorial service.
The author is called two people - the Jews believe that it is Moses, since he wrote the 89th Psalm, and the 90th continues its theme. Christians are sure that he was King David (who wrote almost the entire Psalter). There is no inscription about authorship in the Hebrew text, but in the Alexandrian translation (Septuagint) David is indicated, but the translator may have made the inscription.
Psalm 90 is a great prayer in which a mentor (or father) addresses a disciple (or son). The teacher urges you to always trust God and rely on Him in everything, because this gives complete safety. Anyone who does not lose touch with the Lord will be under His protection in any circumstances. This idea is confirmed by the closing verses, which are spoken from Jehovah Himself.
When to read Psalm 90
It is advisable to know “Alive in Help” by heart; a video or audio recording will help you learn the text. Then the believer will be able to utter words of grace anywhere, at any time. After all, it is impossible to always keep a book before your eyes. Prayer will come in handy under a variety of circumstances:
- When a believer's health fails; a loved one suffers from an illness, and medicine is powerless.
- During temptations, demons use every opportunity to lead the soul astray from the right path, and here we must remember the sacred text.
- When starting a new difficult task, the Lord’s help is called upon through prayer.
Modern humanity lives for profit, violating spiritual laws. It's no wonder that people often get into trouble. But the Lord still helps believers. You just need to sincerely turn to Him, saying Psalm 90 (text of the prayer). Why do they read - to ward off the threat of physical death. With the blessing of the Holy Fathers, soldiers used this prayer shield during World War II.
Schianchimandrite Vitaly (Sidorenko) included it in his rule, it protects from danger. Here is the reading sequence to follow:
- "Virgin Mother of God"
- Psalm 50.
- Psalm 90.
- "Virgin Mother of God"
This rule is called safe prayers. Father Vitaly’s spiritual children read it during armed conflicts; many managed to save the lives of themselves and their loved ones. In past centuries, the text “Alive in Help” was embroidered on a belt and then worn as a talisman. Modern people carry printed holy words with them in their pocket or purse (however, the church does not approve of such behavior, since it resembles paganism).
Reading for a loved one
There is another prayer tradition - to read the preserved verses 40 times in a row for 40 days for parents or children. It has its roots in the monastic practice of repeating biblical quotations over and over again. It is believed that great spiritual growth occurs; the Lord sends special grace to both the reader and the one for whom the prayer is offered. Before making a commitment, it is advisable to confess your sins. A pure soul easier to perceive prayer, and you also need to take a blessing from the priest. When a person seriously takes up such a task, evil spirits begin to attack him. Therefore, the support of people who are more experienced in spiritual life is required.
- You need to say the prayer by heart - but at first you can look at the prayer book.
- They say it either in the temple or at home, in front of the image of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- The person praying must be baptized.
After reading, they add their own words that they want to say to the Almighty. They ask for intercession, blessings in business, spiritual support. God hears everyone, but prayer may remain unanswered for some time.
Spiritual life follows the rules that God sets. Sometimes He considers it necessary to test how strong a person’s faith is, of which there are many examples in the Bible (for example, the Jews walked in the desert for 40 years until they came to the promised land). The Lord also allows temptations so that Christians can become stronger and grow in faith. The story of Job is a vivid example of how the righteous who endure trials with dignity are generously rewarded afterwards.
Psalm 50 is the most commonly used prayer text from the Psalter. This is a special morning prayer, which at the same time refers to the canons: to the Mother of God, to the Guardian Angel, to Communion. The main meaning of prayer is repentance for the fact that the person praying has ever committed a sin. This appeal contains a request that the Lord grant forgiveness for known and unknown sins.
Psalm 50: text of prayer in Russian
As you know, it is very important to understand the spoken prayer text. Therefore, during morning prayer, Psalm 50 is recommended to be read in Russian.
It sounds like this:
“Have mercy on me, Lord Almighty, according to Your great wisdom and mercy, have mercy on me, a sinner and unworthy, according to the multitude of Your mercies and bounties. Forgive my sins. I repeatedly ask you to cleanse my soul from sins, for I am aware of the iniquities I have committed and sincerely repent of them. Lord, grant your great forgiveness. Fill my heart with purity and renew the spirit within me. Do not turn your face away from me, having heard my bold request. Grant me hope for the salvation of my soul and strengthen me with your sovereign spirit. Teach me to follow the righteous path and deliver me from torment, so that in my prayers I can glorify Your Holy Name forever and ever. For I know that it is not the sacrifice that you desire, which I am humbly ready to give, but that you favor me. Bless me Thy servant, O Lord. Amen".
Read Psalm 50 in Aramaic
The story behind Psalm 50 is both instructive and romantic. It is associated with the name of King David. The ruler was a pious man and always followed all the requirements of God's law. But it so happened that he committed adultery, falling in love with the beautiful Bathsheba, whose husband was on a military campaign. Moreover, his sin was aggravated by the fact that the king, with his power, sent the woman’s husband into the bloodiest battle, from which he did not return alive.
But, as popular wisdom says, there is nothing secret that will not become apparent over time. The prophet Samuel convicted the ruler of his sin. David sincerely repented of what he had done, and the result of this was a prayerful appeal to the Lord, known today as the Psalm
For the first time, Psalm 50 was read in Aramaic. It was clear and simple.
To emphasize the antiquity of the prayer and the inviolability of God’s truths, the clergy read this prayer in Aramaic.
In this case, it literally reads like this:
Interpretation of David's Psalm
The Psalm of David, inspired and sincere, was given by the Holy Spirit to a believer as an example of repentance for sins committed. The request for mercy sounds at the beginning of the prayer appeal. Many people say these words very often, but they are useless because they are not accompanied by sincere repentance. Only those who have felt their own sins in their soul and realized that they themselves cannot free themselves from painful and tormenting passions will receive forgiveness. It is at this moment that you can resort to this prayer in order to receive God's mercy.
When a person asks for the salvation of his soul, he must understand that, although the mercy of God is limitless, it also requires the direct participation of the person praying. That is, you need to sacrifice something for your salvation. Having repented of your sins, you need to fill your soul with sincere faith.
Awareness of one's own sins is an important condition for their forgiveness by the Lord. The memory of committed sins is always a warning and reminder, thereby preventing their repetition. Confession of sins is important; this confirms their awareness and repentance for them.
In a prayer of repentance, a person says that a person knows that he is born through sin. This is due to the fact that God initially did not provide for the birth of a person through marriage. But the act of Adam and Eve crossed out his intentions and since then all people are born in sins. But God does not accuse man of this sin, he simply confirms the iniquity of his first parents. Because they sinned, they lost eternal life and fell into corruption. As a result, children also began to be born corruptible, and sin became natural and natural for them. Therefore, we are inclined to sin, although our reason strives to fight evil and, with sincere faith, defeats it.
The prayer repeatedly focuses on asking the Lord to cleanse the soul from sins in order to have hope for the salvation of the soul after death. After cleansing, the soul should be filled with joy and joy. It will become easy for a person to live, since he will be sinless and begin to do good. That is why it is so important that the Lord turns away from all sins committed by man and realized by him.
The prayer of repentance affirms a person’s desire to draw closer to the Lord God, and this is possible when the good news of pardon and blessing comes. At such a moment, a person’s heart is filled with sincere love and faith. Purity of heart can only be achieved through the forgiveness of committed sins by the Almighty. A pure heart reflects the purity of the soul. This prayer phrase emphasizes a person’s desire to find meekness, humility, gullibility, simplicity and selflessness.
When saying a prayer, the praying person asks God not to turn his face away from him, that is, to hear the spoken words and believe in their sincerity. The believer awaits the grace of the Holy Spirit and confirmation of himself in the Name of God.
Listen to Psalm 50:
Why do they read Psalm 50 40 times in a row?
Psalm 50, which represents repentance for the sins of King David, is read forty times if a person understands that he has committed a sin and is very repentant of it. Against the backdrop of internal repentance, his soul is overwhelmed by strong confusion and his soul is heavy. Such feelings prevent him from living, and he cannot find a way out of this situation.
If sins are pressing, then you should not expect that after reading a strong prayer of repentance forty times it will immediately become easier. It may take a long time until the soul calms down, and this will be a sign of the Lord’s forgiveness.
You can read the prayer of repentance both in Russian and in the original. But in any case, you should be aware of every phrase spoken. It is important to understand the general meaning of the prayer text and sincerely believe that the spoken words will definitely be heard by the Lord.
The features of this prayer of repentance are associated with its quick and obvious impact on the inner world of a believer. Almost after the first reading of the prayer text, a feeling of anxiety and discomfort appears in a person’s soul. And this is normal, as it indicates the sincerity of repentance. Gradually, after the next readings, thoughts clear, and the soul becomes light, the world around is painted in bright colors and the heart is filled with joyful feelings. This means that repentance was accepted by God and a blessing was received from above.
Psalm 5, when read multiple times, can be used to atone for any sins. With its help, you can “cure” and “heal” the most wounded and damaged soul. This prayer allows the sinner to return to normal life. Believers know that if after such a prayer the Lord forgives them, then the heart will be filled with hope for the best and all the troubles in real life will recede. You can resort to this prayer both in the case of a minor offense or act, and after committing a terrible sin.
If a person wants to chastise himself from terrible sins or cleanse his family from sins, then Psalm 50 is read for 40 days in a row, 40 times in a kneeling state. You cannot skip a single day, as the effectiveness of prayer will be significantly reduced.
The clergy also give other useful advice on reading this prayer of repentance:
- The psalm is read 12 times with holy water, when it is necessary to remove damage or a curse from a person. After this, you need to drink the water and pour it over yourself little by little for three days. If there is a negative effect, then after such a procedure a person may feel unwell and have a fever.
- If you need to solve some complex life problem, then you need to give out seven alms in one day, and after that, when you come home, read Psalm 50 sixteen times, 4 times in each direction of the world.
Psalm 50 should become a mandatory daily prayer for every person. In this case, he will protect the person. It will be a reminder that you cannot break God’s commandments and will keep you from committing wrong, sinful acts.
Video: Psalm 50 of repentance