Prayer Psalm 53

Baruch Ata, Y'HoVaH, Elohey Yisrael, Avi.

(Bless You, Y'HoVaH - Elohim of Israel, my Father)

O YHVH - Ribon Olam (Sovereign), You look down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there are any who understand, who seek after You and Your kingdom.  Every one of them has turned aside; they have together become corrupt; there is none who does good - no, not one.  In their foolish hearts they have said, “There is no Elohim”.  They are corrupt and have committed abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.

Abba, M’gee’nee (my Protector/Shield), have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up Your people, Yisrael, as they eat bread and who do not call upon You?  O Y'HoVaH – Mephal’tee (my Rescuer), put them in great fear where there is no fear and scatter the bones of those who encamp against us (Israel and Judah); put them to open shame, for You have rejected them.

O, that the salvation of Yisrael would come out of Tziyon!  When You, Ro’eh Yisrael (Shepherd of Israel), bring back the captivity of Your people, then Ya’acov will rejoice and all Yisrael will be glad. 

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You, Y'HoVaH, are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi the Almighty reigns!

Prayer Psalm 47

Baruch Ata Y’HOVAH, Elohey Yisrael, Avi'nu.

(Praise You, Y’HOVAH - Elohim of Israel, our Father)

For You, El Elyon (God Most High), are awesome.  You, Mal’ke'nu (our King), are a great King over all the earth.  You will subdue, under the feet of Your called-out ones, nations with their people.  You will give to us the promised inheritance, the excellence of our forefather, Ya’acov, whom You love.

You, Y’HOVAH – Yeshua’te'nu (our Salvation), have gone up with a shout, with the sound of a trumpet.  Therefore we will clap our hands with all of Your people!  We will shout unto You, Y’HOVAH - Elohey Tzva’ot (God of the Armies), with the voice of triumph!  We will sing praises to You, Ro’eh Yisrael (Shepherd of Israel), Mal’ke'nu (our King).  We will sing praises to You, Abba!  For You are Melech (King) of all the earth. We will sing praises with our understanding, knowing that You reign over all the nations and that You, El Gadol (Great God) sit on Your kadosh (holy set-apart) throne.

All Your princes, Your chosen firstborn, out of the people of the seed of Avraham are being gathered together.  We belong to You Abba, Elohey Israel, and are Your shields, that You use, for the protection of the earth.  You, Melech HaKavod (King of Glory), are worthy to be praised and to be greatly exalted.

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You Y’HOVAH are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi'nu the Almighty reigns!

PRAYER PSALM 34

Baruch Ata Y’HoVaH, Elohey Yisrael, Avi.

(Bless You, Y’HoVaH - Elohim of Israel, my Father)

I will bless You, Abba, at all times, and Your praise shall continually be in my mouth.  My soul shall make its boast in, You Y'shu’ati (my Salvation), and all those who are humble shall hear of it and be glad.  For when this poor man cries out and seeks You El Go’ali (my Redeemer), You hear me, and will deliver me from all my fears, and save me out of all my troubles.

I have tasted and have seen that You, Y’HoVaH, are good and that You have blessed me as I put my trust in You.  You even place Your angels around me to deliver me when I stand in awe of You.  When I look upon You, El Cha’ya’i (my Life), I will not be ashamed, but my face will be radiant with joy.

A young lion may lack and suffer hunger, but if I seek You, El Shadai (Almighty), with all my heart, I shall not lack any good thing.  For there is truly no want when I have this reverences for You, El Elyon (Most High).

I pray that I may be a testimony, teaching others through example, reverence for You, Malki (my King).  For if I keep my tongue from evil, my lips from speaking deceit, departing from evil and doing good, seeking peace and pursuing it, then I will live long on the earth and see goodness all the days of my life.

Your eyes, El Tzidki (God my Righteousness), are on the righteous and Your ears are open to their cry.  You hear them and You deliver them out of all their troubles.  But Your face, El Shofet (Judge), is against those who do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.  Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.  But You, Keren Yish’ee (Horn of my Salvation), are near to those who have a broken heart, and You save such as have a contrite spirit.  For many are the afflictions of the righteous, but You will even guard his bones that none will be broken.  You Mephalti (my Deliverer), will redeem and deliver the soul of Your servant and none who put their trust in You will be condemned.

Oh, magnify Y’HoVaH - Elohi (my Elohim) with me, and let us exalt His name together.

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You Y'HoVaH are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi the Almighty reigns!

PRAYER PSALM 37

Baruch Ata YHVH, Elohey Yisrael, Avi.

(Bless You, YHVH - Elohim of Israel, my Father)

O YHVH - El Sh’lomee (my Peace), You have instructed me not to fret nor be envious because of evildoers who prosper in their ways, through scheming wicked works of iniquity.  They borrow and do not pay back.  They plot against the just and gnash at them with their teeth.  The wicked watch the righteous and seek to slay them.  These evildoers have drawn their sword and have bent their bow, so that they may cast down the poor and needy and slay those who are of upright conduct.

O YHVH - El Shofet (Judge), I have seen the wicked in great power and spreading themselves like native green trees.  But You laugh at them, You see that their day is coming.  For You have spoken, that yet a little while and the lawless shall be no more.  Indeed, evildoers shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb, like the splendor of the meadows that vanish in the heat of the summer sun, or like smoke that dissipates as it rises into the sky.  Even the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off and their place shall be no more.  Indeed, they would not be found even if someone would hunt for them.  Your enemies, Elohey Tzva’ot (God of the Armies), shall perish, their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.  Transgressors shall be destroyed together and cut off, the future of the wicked shall be cursed by You, the arms of the wicked shall be broken.  Yes, they will perish, pass away and be no more.

But as for me, Abba Ba’sha’ma’yim (Father in Heaven), I pray that You will help me to cease from anger, forsake wrath, and not be fretful nor envious for it only leads to harm.  But may I be like those who wait upon You, Elohey Cha’ya’i (my Life), for only then will I inherit the land.

You have promised in Your Word, Elohey Emet (God of Truth), if I put my trust in You, resting, waiting patiently and doing good, then I will dwell in the land and feed on Your faithfulness. And if I delight myself in You, El Sim’cha’tee (my Joy), You shall give me the desires of my heart.  Therefore I ask You for the wisdom, that I may truly commit my way to You Elohey Tzid’kee (my Righteousness), and trust You, that You may bring it to pass.  Yes, Abba, bring forth through me Your righteousness and Your justice, as the light of the noonday sun.

O El Sh’lomee (my Peace), You have said that the meek shall inherit the earth, and that they shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.  They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, but in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.  For those blessed by You El Shaddai (Almighty) shall inherit the earth. O YHVH - Yo’a’tzee (my Counselor), You have declared that what a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.  For the righteous show mercy and give, and You delight in their ways.  You know their days and You uphold them, that their inheritance shall be forever.

The steps of a man are established by You, El Elyon (God Most High), and though he fall he shall not be utterly cast down; for You, Yeshua’tee (my Salvation), uphold him with Y’min’cha (Your Right Hand), Who is mighty.  King David said that when he was young, and even in his old age he never saw the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging for bread.

Help me, Abba, to depart from evil, and to do good, to be merciful and to lend, that I may dwell in the land and live.  For You, Mal’kee (my King), love justice, and will not forsake Your called-out one, but will keep and preserve me and cause me to inherit the land and dwell in it.  May Your Torah be in my heart that I may speak wisdom with my mouth and with my tongue talk of justice.  For it is You who will keep my steps from slipping and will bless my descendants.

For if I wait upon You, YHVH - Ro’eh Yisrael (Shepherd of Israel), and keep Your ways, I will inherit the land.  I will also see the wicked cut off, because You, M’gee’nee (my Protector/Shield), will not leave me in their hands to be condemned by them.  You will deliver me from them and save me.

I thank you, Moshi’ee (my Savior/Deliverer), for You mark the blameless and observe the upright and give peace, strength and salvation in time of trouble; therefore, I will put my trust in You, Ribon Olam (Sovereign of the Universe).

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You YHVH are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi the Almighty reigns!

(A composite of) PRAYER PSALMS 2+75+76

Baruch Ata, YHVH, Elohey Yisrael, Avi.

(Bless You, YHVH - Elohim of Israel, my Father)

In Yehuda, You, Elohey Tziyon (God of Zion), are known; Your name is great in Yisrael.  In Sha’lem (Yeru-Salem) also is Your succah, and Your dwelling place is in Tziyon.  It is from there that You, Elohey Tzva’ot (God of the Armies), will break the arrows of the bow, the shield and sword of battle.  The stout hearted will be plundered; they will sink into their sleep and none of the mighty men will find the use of their hands.  At Your rebuke, O Elohey Ya’acov (God of Jacob), both the chariot and horse will be cast into a dead sleep.  You will cut off the spirit of princes.

You Elohey Yisrael (God of Israel) have set Your King on Your holy hill of Tziyon (Zion).  You have declared of Him, “You are My Son, today I have begotten You.  Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.  You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel.”  Therefore, I will delcare: “be wise O kings, be instructed you judges of the earth, serve YHVH - Elohey Yisrael (God of Israel), with fear, and rejoice with trembling.  Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little”.

You, Melech HaKavod (King of Glory), are more awesome than all the kings of the earth. You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.  You, Yourself, are to be feared, for who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry? 

When You Shofet Tzedek (Righteous Judge), arise to judge and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth, You will cause judgments to be heard from heaven; and the earth will fear and be still.  Surely the wrath of man will praise You, Elohey Emet (God of Truth); and with the remainder of wrath You will gird Yourself.  You are Shofet Tzedek (Judge of Righteousness); You put down one and exalt another.  In Your hand there is a cup and the wine is red; it is fully mixed; and You will pour it out; surely its scum will all the wicked of the earth drain and drink down.

Therefore I shall make vows to You, YHVH - Elohey Yeshua’tee (God of my Salvation), and pay them.  Let all who are around You stand in awe and bring presents to You—the sacrifice of praise.  I shall declare Your name forever; I shall sing praises to You, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov (God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob). I shall give thanks to You, O YHVH - Elohey Tzedek (God of Righteousness); I shall give thanks!  For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You, YHVH, are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi the Almighty reigns!

Prayer Psalm 136

Baruch Ata,

YHVH - Elohey Yisrael, Avi

(Bless You, YHVH - Elohim of Israel, my Father).

I give You thanks YHVH - Elohey Chesed (God of Mercy), for You are good and Your mercy endures forever.

I give You thanks for You are Elohi (my God) and Your mercy endures forever.

I give You thanks for You are Adonee (my Master/my Lord) and Your mercy endures forever.

You, El Elyon (God Most High), alone do great wonders; You, Bor’ee  (my Creator), by wisdom You made the heavens and You, Boreh Olam (Creator of the Universe), laid out the earth above the waters, You made the great lights, the sun to rule by day, the moon and stars to rule by night, for Your mercy endures forever.

You, Elohey Tzva’ot (God of the Armies), struck Egypt in their firstborn; You, Moshee’ah (Savior/Deliverer), brought us, Yisrael, out from among them, with a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm.  You divided the Red Sea in two and made us pass through the midst of it.  You overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea; You, Ro’eh Yisrael (Shepherd of Israel), led us, Your people, through the wilderness; You struck down great kings and slew famous kings, Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and gave their land as a heritage, a heritage to us, Yisrael, Your servant, for Your mercy endures forever.

You, Elohey Yeshua’teynu (God of our Salvation), remembered us in our lowly state, and rescued us from our enemies, You also give food to all flesh, for Your mercy endures forever.

We give thanks to You, Avinu Ba’sha’ma’yim (our Father in Heaven)! For Your mercy truly does endure forever.

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You, YHVH, are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi the Almighty reigns!

PRAYER PSALM 90

Baruch Ata, Y'HoVaH, Elohey Yisrael, Avinu.

(Bless You, Y'HoVaH - Elohim of Israel, our Father)

O Y'HoVaH - Bor’ey’nu (our Creator), before the mountains were brought forth, or prior to forming the earth and the world, You are Elohey’nu (our God), even from everlasting to everlasting.  You turn us to destruction and say, "Return, O children of men."   You carry us away like a flood, while we are asleep.  In the morning we are like grass, which grows up and flourishes, but in the evening it is cut down and withers.  For we have been consumed by Your anger, and by Your wrath we are terrified.   Who knows the power of Your anger? For as the fear of You Shof’teynu (our Judge), so is Your wrath.

You have set our iniquities before You; our secret sins in the light of Your countenance.  For all our days have passed away in Your wrath; we finish our years like a sigh.  The days of our lives are seventy years and if by reason of strength they are eighty years, yet their boast is only labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away.  So teach us to number our days, Abba, Morey’nu (our Teacher), that we may gain a heart of wisdom.  Make us glad according to the days in which You have afflicted us, the years in which we have seen evil.

Return, O Elohey Chesed (God of Mercy)!  How long?  For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it is passes by and like a watch in the night.   Have compassion on Your servants.  For You, Miphlatey’nu (our Refuge), have been our dwelling place in all generations.  Therefore let Your work appear to us, Your servants, and Your glory to our children.  Let Your beauty, Y'HoVaH K’vodey’nu (our Glory), be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands.  O, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You, Y'HoVaH, are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avinu the Almighty reigns!