Why do they read the psalm 40 times? History of the origin of prayer

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.

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.

Today I would like to remind and talk about the protective properties of Psalm 90. Its text is often used as a prayer for protection. Moreover, the powerful protective properties of the psalm are manifested not only when reading it. If you write text by hand on a piece of paper Psalm 90 and keep this paper with your body, it turns into a powerful amulet against troubles, accidents, enemies, magicians, any energy and other harmful influences from the outside. Below, read a real-life example of how this amulet works.

Prayer amulet: Psalm 90

Copy the text onto paper, leather or fabric - any natural material. The resulting amulet should be worn on the body - in the pocket of underwear, in underwear (for example, bras often have pockets for push-ups - you can stuff them there), you can sew them to the lining. In general, figure out for yourself how to make sure that the text of the Psalm is always with you, preferably with your body. (That is, not in a bag somewhere nearby. Although even this option is better than not defending yourself at all).
Original text:

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. For He will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words, His splash will overshadow you, and under His wing you hope: His truth will surround you with weapons. Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies during the day, from the thing that passes in the darkness, from the cloak, and from the demon of the midday. Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand, but it will not come close to you, otherwise you will look at your eyes, and you will 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 wound will not approach your body, as His Angel commanded you to keep you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their arms, but not when you dash your foot on a stone, step on an asp and a basilisk, and cross a lion and a serpent. For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver, and 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 overcome him, and I will glorify him, I will fill him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.

Adapted, in 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 are 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.”

Real life story: Nina moved to another department of the store to replace her friend. A friend went on sick leave, so Nina needed to work in the new team for at least a couple of weeks. On the very first day, the girl had a severe headache, and in the evening she felt incredibly exhausted. Although he always works in a similar mode, just in a different department.

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. For He will deliver you from the snare of the trap, and from rebellious words, His splash will overshadow you, and under His wing you hope: His truth will surround you with weapons. Do not be afraid from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies during the day, from the thing that passes in the darkness, from the cloak, and from the demon of the midday. Thousands will fall from your country, and darkness will fall at your right hand, but it will not come close to you, otherwise you will look at your eyes, and you will 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 wound will not approach your body, as His Angel commanded you to keep you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their arms, but not when you dash your foot on a stone, step on an asp and a basilisk, and cross a lion and a serpent. For I have trusted in Me, and I will deliver, and 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 overcome him, and I will glorify him, I will fill him with long days, and I will show him My salvation.

Psalm 90 in Russian: text with modern translation

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

The psalms are considered very powerful prayers, since they represent the compositions of people (standing in the first row) who believed God, followed Him, and were enlightened by the Holy Spirit. They are like the Angels of God among the pagans, whom God Himself chose. Through them He revealed His Greatness and Glory to a people cruel and stubborn in evil, that is, the Jews.

The power of Psalm 90 or “He who lives in the help of the Most High” lies not only in words, but depends on faith, turning to the All-Mighty. The meaning of the text can be reduced to the following: whoever trusts, hopes, hopes in God, receives what he asks for and always has His protection. He who loves the Name of the Lord will live long and be glorified. And the author lists the types of help received by believers.

How to use “Living in Help...”

The most frequently used and beloved psalms are 50 (repentant) and 90 (praiseful and protecting from all troubles). The latter is included in the 6 o'clock reading and is mentioned at funerals and memorial services. Orthodox Christians have long been convinced that “Alive in Help” helps in the most dangerous situations. It is known: in war there are no unbelievers, for death is behind one’s back, therefore the text of the prayer:

or learned by heart;
or sewn into a tunic;
or carried with them and read regularly, asking for protection from God.

And they received it. There are many stories when, according to prayer, they were freed from the clutches of a “bony old woman.” Often people wore a ribbon (belt) with the text of Song 90, believing that they had protection (the demon would not come close) as from the cross of the Lord (especially when wearing a cross was forbidden).

The reading of this psalm is necessarily included in the Rule (consisting of 3-4 prayers), read in the most difficult situations, when all hope is placed on God. For example, in any difficulties, the following prayers are constantly said until the situation improves:

Our Father;
Psalm 90;
Psalm 50/26;
May God rise again;
Most honest Cherub.

Note: Psalm 50/26 is read when mortal danger threatens. For example, a populated area is being bombed, the enemy is approaching housing, for a person who is in a hot spot. Or for those who are in prison, in a foreign land (captivity), so that they are not mocked or mocked by cruel people.

On what occasions do people resort to reading the psalm?

This prayer is universal, therefore it is read by believers in any difficult situation. If you familiarize yourself not just with the translation of the text into Russian, but with the interpretation, it will become clear: always and everywhere a person is under the protection of God. This means that nothing bad will happen to those who regularly turn to the protection of the Heavenly Forces. When they resort to “Alive for help”:

In case of any threats from evil people.
If you are haunted by fears, nightmares, damage, an evil eye, a curse. Ps. 90, together with the prayer “May God rise again,” will protect you from all evil spirits.
When you are overcome by laziness or other passions that interfere with your business.
To avoid falling under the bad influence (drug addicts, alcoholics, libertines, etc.).
From attacks by enemies, while protecting housing from destruction, from bullying.
If there is a threat of death (from poisoning, epidemic, from unknown causes, from purulent inflammation, from radiation) and many others. etc.

Note: It is best to learn the prayer by heart. Moreover, having learned its meaning, it is easier to remember and read in Old Church Slavonic. Trust me, you will love these words. They flow like a song: they themselves are born and restored in the mind. I say this from my own experience: the modern translation is kind of clumsy. Traditional - it just asks from the tongue, and when necessary, can be easily read from memory.

Prayer is the work of a person’s soul, a special duty of a believer who must develop his spirit in order to comprehend the commandments of the Lord. Their assimilation is not given from birth. They must be comprehended by comparing your life with the example that Jesus Christ gave us.

It is regrettable that people turn to faith and calling on God most often in times of sorrow and troubles in life. Everyone can come face to face with such trials when the only hope is solely in the Lord.

Psalm 90 is a prayer from the Psalter, a book of the Old Testament. This text is very ancient. Philologists believe that the author is King David. In the Greek version of the Psalter it is called “David’s Song of Praise”, in the Russian Orthodox version it is called “Alive in Help”, in the Western Christian version in Latin it is called Quihabitat. The Gospel of Luke and Matthew also contains Psalm 90.

This prayer must be said by a person who has come into contact with temptations of the spirit, such as the desire to get rich at the expense of others. Or when lust arises for the wives or husbands of other people. And also at the moment when a person is attacked by devilish entities who want to push a Christian off the righteous path. Then Psalm 90 comes to the rescue, and it must be said until sinful thoughts disappear.

The main thing in reading a prayer is to feel your connection with the Lord, his protection and intercession. Psalm 90 gives all this.

Why do they read it forty times?

In order to eliminate confusion and disorder in thoughts and calm the soul. While a person reads a verse and carefully follows the content, doubts disappear and his faith in the Lord is revived.

Currently, observing the events taking place in the world, a person is deeply aware of the main words of the prayer: “The Lord is my hope.” In them he finds peace and stops worrying.

Psalm 90 is a prayer that protects from evil people, from evil spirits, from demonic manifestations. You will find confirmation of this by opening the Gospel. Thus, Jesus Christ, during a 40-day fast in the desert, in order not to give in to the temptations of Satan, read the 11th and 12th verses of this prayer (see Matthew 4:6 and Luke 4:11).

Psalm 90 as a talisman:

Psalm 90 is a very powerful amulet. He performs this function not only while reciting poetry, but also in writing. You can write it on a piece of paper or on a piece of cloth and put this text in your clothes. He will protect you from evil people, enemies and simply from manifestations of unfriendliness; will forever protect you from all the negative moments that abound in life.

When Psalm 90 is read in churches:

In Western Christian churches, this prayer is used during evening services. The Eastern Christian Church uses Psalm 90 as part of the 6th hour service and also in funeral services for the dead.

In Orthodox churches, Psalms 26, 50, 90 are usually read in Church Slavonic. The reason is that it is considered impossible to express the meaning and key idea of these prayers if they are translated into another language. But it is still permissible to read Psalm 90 in Russian. The main thing is to sincerely cry out to the Lord.

Prayer idea:

Psalm 90 contains the idea that there is an irresistible force in faith in the Most High. There is an element of prophecy in prayer, this can be found in the reference to the coming of the Savior in the final 16th verse of Psalm 91. It is best to read and memorize the text in Church Slavonic. To deeply understand the meaning of the prayer, you need to get acquainted with a brief summary of the interpretation of each verse.

Interpretation of the prayer:

Its main content is as follows:

The Lord gave people the law of divine commandments; a person who fulfills them will always be under the protection of God.

A believer turns to the Lord with the words that only he is his hope and protection, only he trusts in him.

The Lord will deliver a person from an attack on his physical body or from committing a sin in passion, as well as from a bad word - from slander, which causes confusion in his soul.

The Lord will undoubtedly protect a person with the same love with which a hen hides her chicks with her wings. Because His Truth is a shield and a weapon for the preservation of the believer who recognizes this truth.

“You will not fear from the fear of the night, from the arrow that flies during the days.”

A person receiving God's help will not be afraid of robbers who can attack at night, thieves, bandits. He will not be afraid of the thing that will come in darkness, i.e. fornication, adultery. And also he will not be afraid of the midday demon, that is, laziness and carelessness, which corrupt people by the temptations of carnal passions.

A thousand on the left is a temptation to sin, ten thousand on the right is opposition to the godly deeds of man. But they will not harm a person who has deep faith in the Lord.

God will help you to see how your enemies will be punished.

Man completely relied on God with all his mind and heart, which is why the Lord’s protection is so strong.

Since man has made God his refuge, he will not experience any disasters, the house will not be destroyed, and the body will not suffer from illness.

The hands of angels will preserve your soul in times of temptation and trouble.

Asp and basilisk - slander and envy, lion and serpent - cruelty and inhumanity, the Lord will protect the righteous believer from them.

It is not the person who recognizes the existence of God who knows the Name of God, but only the one who fulfills his commandments and his will; only he is worthy of God’s help.

A person who has entrusted himself to the Lord will turn to him in danger, and He will hear him and protect him, and glorify him in eternal life for his Faith.

This verse says that whoever trusts in God, He will give him eternal life, Salvation is Jesus Christ.

Psalm 90 – the best defense:

Psalm 90, created long before the Nativity of Christ, is one of the most popular prayers. Many Orthodox believers have a story that is associated with an amazing deliverance from any danger or misfortune with the help of the prayer “Alive in Help.”

The protective power of this prayer has nothing to do with superstition. You need to know the prayer by heart, it is advisable to read it before leaving home and before going on a long journey.

Illustrative examples of the power of Psalm 90. There are amazing life stories about how this prayer protects a person. During the First World War, a British regiment fought under the command of Colonel Whittelsey. During the four years that the war lasted, not a single soldier died in this regiment. This happened because all the military men, having memorized the text, regularly repeated the words of the 90th Psalm; they called it “On Defense.”

Another case from a later time, which was told by a Soviet Afghan officer. During his conscription into the army, his mother asked him to take a small icon on which was the prayer of Psalm 90 and said that if it was difficult, let him read it three times. He was sent to Afghanistan, where he was a reconnaissance company commander. The usual trips to the rear of the dushmans, ambushes on caravans with weapons, but one day they themselves were ambushed. They were surrounded on all sides. The soldiers were dying, there was almost no ammunition left. He saw that they would not survive. Then he remembered his mother’s words; the small icon always lay in his breast pocket. He took it out and began to read a prayer. And then a miracle happened: he suddenly felt that it had become very quiet, as if he had been covered with an invisible blanket or cap. He managed to gather the survivors, and they made a breakthrough and escaped the encirclement without losing anyone. After that, he believed in God and the power of prayer, read it before every foray behind enemy lines, fought until the end of the war, and returned home without a single scratch.

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 91:

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’s 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.”

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!