Psalms and Verses in Hoodoo

As stated elsewhere, hoodoo is not a religion. It is a system of spiritual practices and

magic. Hoodoo grew up in the USA in the shadow of the larger culture of Christianity in
white society. This American created form of magic adjusts and adapts itself to the
larger culture around it--absorbing what its practioners can and want to use. Hence, in
areas where Christian Catholicism was dominant, practitioners often used Catholic
prayers. In areas where sundry forms of Christian Protestantism was strong, bible
verses, usually from the King James Version, were employed. The extensive use of the
Psalms in hoodoo related to the book by Godfrey Selig, Secrets of the Psalms, A
Fragment of the Practical Kabala.

An English translation of this book was available in late 1930s or early 1940s in the
USA. There are reports that African-American conjure doctors in Memphis did read and
use this text. (Catherine Yronwode www.LuckyMojo.com wrote a fascinating article,
SECRETS OF THE PSALMS, examining Selig's book and its involvement history and
practice. Some versions of the 18 th century Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses contain
information on the1magical uses of the biblical Psalms.

By the 19th century, an English language version of the Sixth and Seventh Books of
Moses was one of the magical "receipt-books" used by African Americans For example,
Protestant Southern Baptists also believed firmly in the strength of scripture and the
power of God's word to cure the spiritual and physical woes of mankind. Ask, and it
shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For
every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh
it shall be opened.(Matthew 7:7-8) And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer,
believing, ye shall receive. (Matthew 21:22). And Jesus looking upon them saith, With
men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. (Mark
10:27) But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but
with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26) Bible verses were embroidered on
samplers and pillows as words to inspire Godly behavior and draw blessings from the
Almighty. White Southern Christians would have been largely unconcerned with
African-American servants, etc. reciting Psalms or verses from the King James Version.
The effectiveness of prayer was widely believed in the USA South.

To illustrate how some Psalms and other verses in the King James Version were and
are still used by some practitioners, I have assembled a collection of examples.
Certainly there were more, and probably which Psalms and verses were used where,
varied from practitioner to practitioner.
Doubless these words were faithfully recited over candles and sickbeds, remedies and
mojos, as well as other charms. Certainly, some were used in connection with roots,
herbs, and other medicinal and special items. It is said thatT1111x 11xÿ1111¸many
cures are brought about by trees, roots, and herbs, but powerful cures are brought
about by Word of God. Sometimes more than one of the Psalms or verses would be
used with others. Healing Severe Headache or Backache Psalm 3 was recited to treat a
severe headache or a backache. It would be recited over rubbing oil,
and then massaged into the head and/or back while praying.
This Psalm was traditionally used in1banishing and troublesome and oppressive spirits,
who might be responsible for the physical discomfort. “Lord, how are they increased
that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of
my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me;
my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he
heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD
sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves
against me round about. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all
mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. (Psalm 3) A
prayer such as the following may be added:
“Lord of the world, may it please thee to be my physician and helper. Heal me and
relieve me from my severe headache and backache, because I can find help only with
thee and only with thee is counsel and action to be found. Amen. Selah. Likewise Psalm
3 could have been also recited to bless the cup of feverfew tea or the bit of willow
bark to be chewed as these were both Southern headache cures used by African-
Americans. [In the early 20th century, it might have been
recited over the "miracle drug" aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). I
suppose one could update this cure by reciting the verses over a couple
of acetaminophen tablets.

Bringing Good Luck: Psalm 4

Could be recited by someone who had been unlucky in spite of her/his good efforts. It
ought to be recited three times just before sunrise. Hear me when I call, O God of my
righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me,
and hear my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn glory into shame? how
long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. But know that the LORD hath set
apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. Stand in
awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be
still. Selah. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. There
beT2222x 22xÿ2222¶many that say, Who will shew
us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put
gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. I
will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4) Adding this prayer: 2¹May it
please thee, oh Jehovah-jireh, to prosper my ways, steps, and doings. Grant that my
desire be amply filled, and let
my wishes be satified even this day for the sake of thy great and praise worthy name.
Amen. Selah.
Get a Wish If a person has a sincere wish, s/he can write that wish in large print on a
small square of brown paper. This paper should be folded and burned in a fireproof
bowl with sand. In the evening, Psalm 4 can be recited while the sand and ashes are
scattered outside. The wind will
carry the wish. The prayer above used in Bringing Good Luck could also be added by
some.
Needing Financial Capital for One's Business Psalm 4 could be recited by
someone who needs investors and financial capital or economic capital
in order to achieve his next goal in operating a business. It ought to be
recited seven times before sunrise. Adding this prayer, or similar
prayer well suited: May it please thee, oh Jehovah-jireh, to prosper my ways, steps,
and doings. Let me find favor in the eyes of those investors who will grant my business
proposal or petition even this day for the sake of thy great and praise worthy name.
Amen. Selah.
Favorable Outcome for Dealing the Government and Bureaucratic Authorities If a
business does not prosper, particularly if the owner must deal with new government
regulations, forms, etc,
Psalm 5: could be recieted daily at sunrise and at sunset until circumstances become
more favorable.
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my
cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. My voice shalt thou hear in the
morning, O LORD; in the morning will I
direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. For thou art not a
God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. The foolish
shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of
iniquity. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody
and
deceitful man. But as for me, IT3333x ¤33xÿ3333²will come into thy house in the
multitude of thy mercy: and in
thy fear will I worship toward
thy holy temple. Lead me, O
LORD, in thy righteousness
because of mine enemies; makeT3333x
44xÿ4444¶thy way straight before my
face. For there is no faithfulness
in their mouth; their inward
part is very wickedness; their
throat is an open sepulchre;
they flatter with their tongue.T4444x 44xÿ4444ÂDestroy thou them, O God;
let
them fall by their own counsels;
cast them out in the multitude
of their transgressions; for they
have rebelled against thee. But
let all those that put their trustT4444x 44xÿ4444¹in thee rejoice: let
them ever
shout for joy, because thou
defendest them: let them also
that love thy name be joyful in
thee. For thou, LORD, wilt bless
the righteous; with favour wiltT4444x4î44(ÿ4444,thou compass him as with
a
shield. (Psalm 5)Tÿì44< 44µÿ4444Successful Court Case OutcomeT4444µ
'44xÿ4444°Psalm 5 can also be recited by
candlelight just before sunrise and
just after sunset for three days
prior to the court case along with
devoted prayers for favor from the
judge.T4444Œ 44Pÿ4444bThe following prayer may also
recited with the holy name of
Chanan-jah, meaning "Jah has
favored."T4µ44d
44xÿ4444Be merciful to me for the sake
of thy great, adorable, and holy
name. Chanan-jah, turn the
favor of the judge to me, and
grant that the judge may
regard me with grace. Amen!T4444x4344µÿ4444Selah!Tÿì44(4Î44µÿ4444§Healing
Damaged BonesT4444µ .44xÿ4444ÁThe verse Psalm 6:2 can can be
recited for healing in particular
bruises and aching bones. It is
possible someone could have
recited the verse daily over an
injured or broken bone as it healed.T4µ44Œ
44Pÿ4444_Have mercy upon me, O Lord,
for I am weak: O Lord, heal me,
for my bones are vexed. (Psalm
6:2)Tÿì44d4j44µÿ4444
Healing EyesT5555µ 55(ÿ5555*Psalm 6:6-9 was used to heal eye
diseases.T5µ55<
66xÿ6666³I am weary with my groaning;
all the night make I my bed to
swim; I water my couch with
my tears. Mine eye is consumed
because of grief; it waxeth old
because of all mine enemies.T6666x 66xÿ6666°Depart from me, all ye
workers
of iniquity; for the LORD hath
heard the voice of my weeping.
The LORD hath heard my
supplication; the LORD will
receive my prayer. (Psalm 6:6-9)Tÿì66Œ6Ä66µÿ6666This prayer was
added:T6µ66(
77xÿ7777±Jehovah my Father, may it
please Thee for the sake of the
great, mighty, holy, and
adorable name, Help is with the
Lord, heal me from diseases,
infirmities, and from the pain ofT7777x
77Pÿ7777umy eyes, for thine is the power
and the help, and Thou alone
art mighty enough to help. I
trust in Thee. Amen. Selah.Tÿì77d777µÿ7777
Breaking a HexT8888µ "88dÿ8888žTo break a hex, frequently Psalm
7:1-10 was recited over a pot of
well water, which was poured out
in the direction of wherever the
hex supposedly originated.T8µ88x 88xÿ8888ÁO LORD my God, in thee do I put
my trust: save me from all them
that persecute me, and deliver
me: Lest he tear my soul like a
lion, rending it in pieces, while
there is none to deliver. O LORDT8888x 88xÿ8888¸my God, If I have done
this; if
there be iniquity in my hands; If
I have rewarded evil unto him
that was at peace with me;
(yea, I have delivered him that
without cause is mine enemy:)T8888x
88xÿ8888´Let the enemy persecute my
soul, and take it; yea, let him
tread down my life upon the
earth, and lay mine honour in
the dust. Selah. Arise, O LORD, in
thine anger, lift up thyselfT8888x 88xÿ8888¥because of the rage of mine
enemies: and awake for me to
the judgment that thou hast
commanded. So shall the
congregation of the people
compass thee about: for theirT8888x
99xÿ9999¯sakes therefore return thou on
high.The LORD shall judge the
people: judge me, O LORD,
according to my righteousness,
and according to mine integrity
that is in me. Oh let theT9999x 99xÿ9999»wickedness of the wicked come
to an end; but establish the just:
for the righteous God trieth the
hearts and reins. My defence is
of God, which saveth the
upright in heart. (Psalm 7:1-10)Tÿì99Œ
1010(ÿ10101010*Protection from Oppression and
PersecutionT10101010(10ö1010<ÿ10101010RPsalm 11 and Psalm 12 were
recited for protection from
oppression and persecution.T10µ1010P
1010xÿ10101010ºIn the LORD put I my trust: how
say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird
to your mountain? For, lo, the
wicked bend their bow, they
make ready their arrow upon
the string, that they may privilyT10101010x
1010xÿ10101010Àshoot at the upright in heart. If
the foundations be destroyed,
what can the righteous do? The
LORD is in his holy temple, the
LORD's throne is in heaven: his
eyes behold, his eyelids try, theT10101010x 1010xÿ10101010¶children of
men. The LORD trieth
the righteous: but the wicked
and him that loveth violence his
soul hateth. Upon the wicked he
shall rain snares, fire and
brimstone, and an horribleT10101010x ¤1010xÿ10101010‘tempest: this shall
be the
portion of their cup. For the
righteous LORD loveth
righteousness; his countenance
doth behold the upright. (Psalm
11)T10101010Œ 1010xÿ10101010³Help, LORD; for the godly man
ceaseth; for the faithful fail from
among the children of men.
They speak vanity every one
with his neighbour: with
flattering lips and with a doubleT10101010x 1010xÿ10101010±heart do they
speak. The LORD
shall cut off all flattering lips,
and the tongue that speaketh
proud things: Who have said,
With our tongue will we
prevail; our lips are our own:T10101010x
1111xÿ11111111¸who is lord over us? For the
oppression of the poor, for the
sighing of the needy, now will I
arise, saith the LORD; I will set
him in safety from him that
puffeth at him. The words ofT11111111x
1212xÿ12121212¶the LORD are pure words: as
silver tried in a furnace of earth,
purified seven times. Thou shalt
keep them, O LORD, thou shalt
preserve them from this
generation for ever. The wickedT12121212x12þ1212<ÿ12121212?walk on every
side, when the
vilest men are exalted. (Psalm
12)Tÿì1212P12œ1212µÿ12121212Prevailing in CourtT12121212µ )
1212xÿ12121212ÈAnyone summoned to appear in a
court of law before the judge in a
judicial trial can make use of Psalm
20. Everyone who calls on the
name of the LORD will be saved. If
the whole Psalm 20 is pronouncedT12121212x !1212xÿ12121212Äover a bottle
seven times along
with a suitable prayer, while
mixing rose-oil, water, and salt, in
the most holy name of Jehovah,
that person will surely be justified
and depart without restraint.T12121212x (1212dÿ12121212šWhoever is called
before the judge
should rub this rose-scented
mixture on his face and hands, and
sprinkle it on his clothing before
departing for court.T12µ1212x 1212xÿ12121212·The LORD hear thee in the
day
of trouble; the name of the God
of Jacob defend thee; Send thee
help from the sanctuary, and
strengthen thee out of Zion;
Remember all thy offerings, andT12121212x
1313xÿ13131313·accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
Grant thee according to thine
own heart, and fulfil all thy
counsel. We will rejoice in thy
salvation, and in the name of
our God we will set up ourT13131313x 1313xÿ13131313°banners: the LORD
fulfil all thy
petitions. Now know I that the
LORD saveth his anointed; he
will hear him from his holy
heaven with the saving
strength of his right hand. SomeT13131313x 1313xÿ13131313°trust in
chariots, and some in
horses: but we will remember
the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought down and
fallen: but we are risen, and
stand upright. Save, LORD: letT13131313x 1313(ÿ13131313)the king hear us
when we call.
(Psalm 20)Tÿì1313< 1313<ÿ13131313DFreedom from Danger and
Suffering for a Period of Twenty-
Four HoursT13131313< -1313xÿ13131313ÏTo be free from all danger and
suffering for one day, a person may
also mix in a bottle rose-oil, water,
and salt as described above while
seven times reciting Psalm 20 and
along with a suitable prayer, withT13131313x $1313xÿ13131313Ãreverence in
a low voice. This
mixture, if rubbed on the hands
and face, and sprinkled on one's
clothing, will keep one smelling
sweet. He will remain free from all
danger and suffering that day.T13131313Œ )1313<ÿ13131313fThe divine
title,"the God of Jacob,"
indicates that the LORD will choose
one and will pass by another.T13131313P 1313µÿ13131313Blessings and
Beneficent WorkT13131313µ 1313Pÿ13131313|Naturally, Psalm 23 was used to
aquire blessings, protection, luck
(including luck for gambling), and
other benificent work.T13µ1313d 1313xÿ13131313±The LORD is my shepherd; I
shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures: he
leadeth me beside the still
waters. He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths ofT13131313x 1313xÿ13131313®righteousness for
his name's
sake. Yea, though I walk
through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no
evil: for thou art with me; thy
rod and thy staff they comfortT13131313x 1313xÿ13131313©me. Thou
preparest a table
before me in the presence of
mine enemies: thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup
runneth over. Surely goodness
and mercy shall follow me allT13131313x 1313<ÿ13131313Sthe days of my
life: and I will
dwell in the house of the LORD
for ever. (Psalm 23)Tÿì1313P 1313µÿ13131313Drawing Prosperity and
MoneyT13131313µ +1313xÿ13131313¸Someone wishing to draw
prosperity and money should
annoint himself with an oil, such as
olive oil mixed with bayberry oil,
and recite Psalm 23 for seven
mornings in a row upon arisingT14141414x14^1414µÿ14141414
from sleep.T14141414(14Á1414µÿ14141414§Divination and DreamsT14141414µ .
1414xÿ14141414ÓPsalm 23 can also be recited when
requesting an answer to a question
in a dream. The dreamer will pray
that the will of God be received in a
dream, after reciting the Psalm just
before the dreamer goes to sleep.T14141414Œ14P1414µÿ14141414
CleansingT14141414µ 1414<ÿ14141414GThe verse Psalm 26:6 was used in
cleansing oneself with various
waters.T14µ1414P 1414<ÿ14141414XI will wash mine hands in
innocency: so will I compass
thine altar, O LORD. (Psalm 26:6)Tÿì1414P14¬1414µÿ14141414Honest
EmploymentT14141414µ ,1414xÿ14141414ÁIf the whole Psalm 26 is pronouced
over a small bottle of olive oil, the
jar can be labeled "Honest
Employment" and set aside.
Someone can annoint her/himself
lightly with this oil when seekingT14141414x 1414µÿ14141414 employment or
looking for a job.T14µ1414( ¤1414xÿ14141414±Judge me, O LORD; for I have
walked in mine integrity: I have
trusted also in the LORD;
therefore I shall not slide.
Examine me, O LORD, and prove
me; try my reins and my heart.T14141414x 1414xÿ14141414ÁFor thy
lovingkindness is before
mine eyes: and I have walked in
thy truth. I have not sat with
vain persons, neither will I go in
with dissemblers. I have hated
the congregation of evil doers;T14141414x 1414xÿ14141414´and will not sit
with the wicked.
I will wash mine hands in
innocency: so will I compass
thine altar, O LORD: That I may
publish with the voice of
thanksgiving, and tell of all thyT14141414x 1414dÿ14141414uwondrous
works. LORD, I have
loved the habitation of thy
house, and the place where
thine honour dwelleth. (Psalm
26)Tÿì1414x
1515µÿ15151515Empowering Through the WordT15151515µ 1515Pÿ15151515dPsalm
29 might be recited with
another psalm to emphasize the
power and effectiveness of God's
word.T15µ1515d
1616xÿ16161616°Give unto the LORD, O ye
mighty, give unto the LORD
glory and strength. Give unto
the LORD the glory due unto his
name; worship the LORD in the
beauty of holiness. The voice ofT16161616x
1717xÿ17171717±the LORD is upon the waters:
the God of glory thundereth:
the LORD is upon many waters.
The voice of the LORD is
powerful; the voice of the LORD
is full of majesty. The voice ofT17171717x 1717xÿ17171717³the LORD
breaketh the cedars;
yea, the LORD breaketh the
cedars of Lebanon. He maketh
them also to skip like a calf;
Lebanon and Sirion like a young
unicorn. The voice of the LORDT17171717x 1717xÿ17171717¶divideth the
flames of fire. The
voice of the LORD shaketh the
wilderness; the LORD shaketh
the wilderness of Kadesh. The
voice of the LORD maketh the
hinds to calve, and discoverethT17171717x 1717xÿ17171717¸the forests: and
in his temple
doth every one speak of his
glory. The LORD sitteth upon
the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth
King for ever. The LORD will give
strength unto his people; theT17171717x
1717(ÿ171717171LORD will bless his people with
peace. (Psalm 29)Tÿì1717< 1717µÿ17171717-Overcoming Troublesome
SpiritsT17171717µ !1717dÿ17171717 Specifically, Psalm 29 was also
recited ten times over water and
seven palm leaves. The water was
poured out at the door of a house
to cause a spirit to depart.T17171717x17Æ1717µÿ17171717Protection from
StormsT17171717µ 1717dÿ17171717ŸHowever, Psalm 29:3-4 could be
specifically recited for protections
from storms. One ought to
remember the USA South is along
the seacoast in a hurricane belt.T17µ1717x17ÿ1717xÿ17171717±The voice of
the LORD is upon
the waters: the God of glory
thundereth: the LORD is upon
many waters. The voice of the
LORD is powerful; the voice of
the LORD is full of majesty.T17171717x17|1717µÿ17171717
(Psalm 29:3-4)Tÿì1818( 1818µÿ18181818-Recovering from Severe
IllnessT18181818µ "1818Pÿ18181818cTo speed a slow a recovery from a
particularly nasty sickness,
someone might recite Psalm
30:11-12.T18µ1818d
1919xÿ19191919Hear, O LORD, and have mercy
upon me: LORD, be thou my
helper. Thou hast turned for me
my mourning into dancing:
thou hast put off my sackcloth,
and girded me with gladness;T19191919x 1919dÿ19191919‹To the end that my
glory may
sing praise to thee, and not be
silent. O LORD my God, I will
give thanks unto thee for ever.
(Psalm 30:11-12)Tÿì1919x19„1919µÿ19191919Safety from EvilT19191919µ
1919<ÿ19191919LIn fact, all of Psalm 30 might be
read to keep one safe from evil
occurence.T19191919P
2020µÿ20202020Recieving Instruction in DreamsT20202020µ
%2020dÿ20202020”Before a person goes to bed, s/he
can pronouce Psalm 42:1-8 seven
times in order to recieve guidance,
understanding, or information
through a dream.T20µ2020x 2020xÿ20202020²As the hart panteth after the
water brooks, so panteth my
soul after thee, O God. My soul
thirsteth for God, for the living
God: when shall I come and
appear before God? My tearsT20202020x
2121xÿ21212121³have been my meat day and
night, while they continually
say unto me, Where is thy God?
When I remember these things,
I pour out my soul in me: for I
had gone with the multitude, IT21212121x 2121xÿ21212121´went with them to
the house of
God, with the voice of joy and
praise, with a multitude that
kept holyday. Why art thou cast
down, O my soul? and why art
thou disquieted in me? hopeT21212121x
2121xÿ21212121±thou in God: for I shall yet
praise him for the help of his
countenance. O my God, my
soul is cast down within me:
therefore will I remember thee
from the land of Jordan, and ofT21212121x 2121xÿ21212121¼the Hermonites,
from the hill
Mizar. Deep calleth unto deep at
the noise of thy waterspouts: all
thy waves and thy billows are
gone over me. Yet the LORD will
command his lovingkindness inT21212121x 2121Pÿ21212121othe day time, and
in the night
his song shall be with me, and
my prayer unto the God of my
life. (Psalm 42:1-8)Tÿì2121d21ý2121µÿ21212121Make Good Wishes Come
TrueT21212121µ /2121<ÿ21212121\In the evening, Psalm 40:5 could be
recited by candlelight along with
someone's good wishes.T21µ2121P
2121xÿ21212121«Many, O LORD my God, are thy
wonderful works which thou
hast done, and thy thoughts
which are to us-ward: they
cannot be reckoned up in order
unto thee: if I would declareT21212121x21ö2121<ÿ21212121Cand speak of
them, they are
more than can be numbered.
(Psalm 40:5)Tÿì2121P21Ç2121µÿ21212121Cleansing and PurifyingT21212121µ
-2121Pÿ21212121nA verse of Psalm 51:7 is read over
an infusion of hyssop water and
used in making washes and for
purification.T21µ2121d21ý2121Pÿ21212121bPurge me with hyssop, and I
shall be clean: wash me, and I
shall be whiter than snow.
(Psalm 51:7)Tÿì2121d 2121µÿ21212121Freeing One's Self from
SlanderT21212121µ '2121<ÿ21212121^Whoever is disturbed by frequent
slanders traditionally recites Psalm
52 daily in the morning.T21µ2121P
2121xÿ21212121«Why boastest thou thyself in
mischief, O mighty man? the
goodness of God endureth
continually. The tongue
deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp
razor, working deceitfully. ThouT21212121x ¤2121xÿ21212121´lovest evil
more than good; and
lying rather than to speak
righteousness. Selah. Thou
lovest all devouring words, O
thou deceitful tongue. God shall
likewise destroy thee for ever,T22222222x 2222xÿ22222222ºhe shall take
thee away, and
pluck thee out of thy dwelling
place, and root thee out of the
land of the living. Selah. The
righteous also shall see, and
fear, and shall laugh at him: Lo,T22222222x 2222xÿ22222222¸this is the
man that made not
God his strength; but trusted in
the abundance of his riches, and
strengthened himself in his
wickedness. But I am like a
green olive tree in the house ofT22222222x 2222xÿ22222222µGod: I trust in
the mercy of God
for ever and ever. I will praise
thee for ever, because thou hast
done it: and I will wait on thy
name; for it is good before thy
saints. (Psalm 52)Tÿì2222Œ 2222(ÿ22222222"Blessing When Moving to a New
HomeT22222222( /2222dÿ22222222†To bring protection, good fortune,
and blessing to the whole
household just prior to moving into
a new dwelling, Psalm 61 was
recited.T22µ2222x ¤2222xÿ22222222¸Hear my cry, O God; attend unto
my prayer. From the end of the
earth will I cry unto thee, when
my heart is overwhelmed: lead
me to the rock that is higher
than I. For thou hast been aT22222222x ¤2222xÿ22222222ºshelter for me,
and a strong
tower from the enemy. I will
abide in thy tabernacle for ever:
I will trust in the covert of thy
wings. Selah. For thou, O God,
hast heard my vows: thou hastT22222222x 2222xÿ22222222·given me the
heritage of those
that fear thy name. Thou wilt
prolong the king's life: and his
years as many generations. He
shall abide before God for ever:
O prepare mercy and truth,T22222222x 2222Pÿ22222222rwhich may preserve
him. So will
I sing praise unto thy name for
ever, that I may daily perform
my vows. (Psalm 61)Tÿì2222d22À2222µÿ22222222Protection from
AttackT22222222µ &2222Pÿ22222222iTo avoid attack from unknown
enemies (including magical attack)
and accidents, one could recite
Psalm 64.T22µ2222d 2222xÿ22222222±Hear my voice, O God, in my
prayer: preserve my life from
fear of the enemy. Hide me
from the secret counsel of the
wicked; from the insurrection of
the workers of iniquity: WhoT22222222x 2222xÿ22222222½whet their tongue
like a sword,
and bend their bows to shoot
their arrows, even bitter words:
That they may shoot in secret at
the perfect: suddenly do they
shoot at him, and fear not. TheyT22222222x 2222xÿ22222222«encourage
themselves in an evil
matter: they commune of
laying snares privily; they say,
Who shall see them? They
search out iniquities; they
accomplish a diligent search:T23232323x23û2323xÿ23232323£both the inward
thought of
every one of them, and the
heart, is deep. But God shall
shoot at them with an arrow;
suddenly shall they be
wounded. So they shall makeT23232323x 2323xÿ23232323´their own tongue to
fall upon
themselves: all that see them
shall flee away. And all men
shall fear, and shall declare the
work of God; for they shall
wisely consider of his doing.T23232323x 2323Pÿ23232323jThe righteous
shall be glad in
the LORD, and shall trust in him;
and all the upright in heart shall
glory.Tÿì2323d23²2323µÿ23232323µHealthful Sea VoyageT23232323µ
2323Pÿ23232323rPsalm 64 could also be recited by
seafarers during an ocean voyage
in order to reach a destination in
good health.T23232323d23Þ2323(ÿ23232323#Blessings and Luck in New
EndeavorsT23232323( 02323xÿ23232323ÑPsalm 65 was recited for God's rich
blessings and good luck in all of
one's affairs. It could be recited
while planting one's own vegetable
garden or metaphorically planting
the seed for any undertaking, as inT23232323x23Ø2323(ÿ23232323&starting
at a new place of
employment.T23µ2323<
2323xÿ23232323¸Praise waiteth for thee, O God,
in Sion: and unto thee shall the
vow be performed. O thou that
hearest prayer, unto thee shall
all flesh come. Iniquities prevail
against me: as for ourT23232323x 2323xÿ23232323µtransgressions, thou
shalt purge
them away. Blessed is the man
whom thou choosest, and
causest to approach unto thee,
that he may dwell in thy courts:
we shall be satisfied with theT23232323x ¤2323xÿ23232323®goodness of thy
house, even of
thy holy temple. By terrible
things in righteousness wilt
thou answer us, O God of our
salvation; who art the
confidence of all the ends of theT23232323x
2424xÿ24242424¶earth, and of them that are afar
off upon the sea: Which by his
strength setteth fast the
mountains; being girded with
power: Which stilleth the noise
of the seas, the noise of theirT24242424x 2424xÿ24242424¹waves, and the
tumult of the
people. They also that dwell in
the uttermost parts are afraid at
thy tokens: thou makest the
outgoings of the morning and
evening to rejoice. Thou visitestT24242424x
2424xÿ24242424¯the earth, and waterest it: thou
greatly enrichest it with the
river of God, which is full of
water: thou preparest them
corn, when thou hast so
provided for it. Thou waterestT24242424x
2525xÿ25252525¨the ridges thereof abundantly:
thou settlest the furrows
thereof: thou makest it soft
with showers: thou blessest the
springing thereof. Thou
crownest the year with thyT25252525x 2525xÿ25252525»goodness; and thy
paths drop
fatness. They drop upon the
pastures of the wilderness: and
the little hills rejoice on every
side. The pastures are clothed
with flocks; the valleys also areT25252525x25ô2525<ÿ25252525Fcovered over
with corn; they
shout for joy, they also sing.
(Psalm 65)Tÿì2525P 2525(ÿ25252525#Restoring Peace Between Two
FriendsT25252525( +2525xÿ25252525ÈTraditionally, Psalm 85 can be used
by someone who wishes to be
reconciled to a former friend. In an
open field on a sunny day, s/he
should turn her/his face South and
pronounce this Psalm seven timesT25252525x )2525Pÿ25252525zin succession.
The enmity of the
former friend will soon fade away.
That person may again be recieved
in great friendship.T25µ2525d 2525xÿ25252525¹Lord, thou hast been
favourable
unto thy land: thou hast
brought back the captivity of
Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the
iniquity of thy people, thou hast
covered all their sin. Selah. ThouT25252525x 2525xÿ25252525¹hast taken
away all thy wrath:
thou hast turned thyself from
the fierceness of thine anger.
Turn us, O God of our salvation,
and cause thine anger toward
us to cease. Wilt thou be angryT25252525x ¤2525xÿ25252525°with us for
ever? wilt thou
draw out thine anger to all
generations? Wilt thou not
revive us again: that thy people
may rejoice in thee? Shew us
thy mercy, O LORD, and grant usT25252525x 2525xÿ25252525¼thy salvation. I
will hear what
God the LORD will speak: for he
will speak peace unto his
people, and to his saints: but let
them not turn again to folly.
Surely his salvation is nigh themT25252525x25ÿ2525xÿ25252525«that fear
him; that glory may
dwell in our land. Mercy and
truth are met together;
righteousness and peace have
kissed each other. Truth shall
spring out of the earth; andT25252525x ¤2525xÿ25252525µrighteousness
shall look down
from heaven. Yea, the LORD
shall give that which is good;
and our land shall yield her
increase. Righteousness shall go
before him; and shall set us inT25252525x
2626µÿ26262626 the way of his steps. (Psalm
85)Tÿì2626(26ï2626µÿ26262626Protection in One's DwellingT26262626µ .
2626xÿ26262626ÀTo protect one's home, and
overcome danger, especially from
wild animals, one could recite
Psalm 90. The superscription to
Psalm 90 is "A prayer of Moses, the
man of God." Moses was consideredT26262626x 2626(ÿ26262626/to be a
powerful Conjure man of
the wilderness.T26µ2626<
2626xÿ26262626¡Lord, thou hast been our
dwelling place in all
generations. Before the
mountains were brought forth,
or ever thou hadst formed the
earth and the world, even fromT26262626x 2626xÿ26262626ºeverlasting to
everlasting, thou
art God. Thou turnest man to
destruction; and sayest, Return,
ye children of men. For a
thousand years in thy sight are
but as yesterday when it is past,T26262626x
2626xÿ26262626²and as a watch in the night.
Thou carriest them away as
with a flood; they are as a
sleep: in the morning they are
like grass which groweth up. In
the morning it flourisheth, andT26262626x 2626xÿ26262626³groweth up; in
the evening it is
cut down, and withereth. For
we are consumed by thine
anger, and by thy wrath are we
troubled.Thou hast set our
iniquities before thee, our secretT26262626x 2626xÿ26262626®sins in the
light of thy
countenance. For all our days
are passed away in thy wrath:
we spend our years as a tale
that is told. The days of our
years are threescore years andT26262626x 2626xÿ26262626·ten; and if by
reason of strength
they be fourscore years, yet is
their strength labour and
sorrow; for it is soon cut off,
and we fly away. Who knoweth
the power of thine anger? evenT26262626x 2626xÿ26262626±according to thy
fear, so is thy
wrath. So teach us to number
our days, that we may apply
our hearts unto wisdom.
Return, O LORD, how long? and
let it repent thee concerning thyT26262626x
2626xÿ26262626»servants. O satisfy us early with
thy mercy; that we may rejoice
and be glad all our days. Make
us glad according to the days
wherein thou hast afflicted us,
and the years wherein we haveT26262626x 2626xÿ26262626¾seen evil. Let thy
work appear
unto thy servants, and thy glory
unto their children. And let the
beauty of the LORD our God be
upon us: and establish thou the
work of our hands upon us; yea,T27272727x
2727(ÿ272727273the work of our hands establish
thou it. (Psalm 90)Tÿì2727< $2727µÿ27272727!Power for Strength and
ProtectionT27272727µ (2727xÿ27272727ÁThe holy name of Psalm 91 is El-
Shaddai, which means God
Almighty. Psalm 91 is traditionally
credited to Moses since Psalm 90 is
also attributed to him. Psalm 91
can be recited against someoneT27272727x (2727xÿ27272727Îbeing afflicted
or distressed by
pestilence, danger, or an enemy. It
is a boundry of protection which
can be set around the family. For
example, a woman who is afflicted
by a rival for the affections of herT27272727x .2727<ÿ27272727Ihusband
may also recite this Psalm,
keeping in mind the name of the
LORD.T27µ2727P
2727xÿ27272727²He that dwelleth in the secret
place of the most High shall
abide under the shadow of the
Almighty. I will say of the LORD,
He is my refuge and my
fortress: my God; in him will IT27272727x
2727xÿ27272727¹trust. Surely he shall deliver
thee from the snare of the
fowler, and from the noisome
pestilence. He shall cover thee
with his feathers, and under his
wings shalt thou trust: his truthT27272727x 2727xÿ27272727µshall be thy
shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the
terror by night; nor for the
arrow that flieth by day; Nor for
the pestilence that walketh in
darkness; nor for theT27272727x 2727xÿ27272727»destruction that wasteth
at
noonday. A thousand shall fall
at thy side, and ten thousand at
thy right hand; but it shall not
come nigh thee. Only with thine
eyes shalt thou behold and seeT27272727x 2727xÿ27272727±the reward of the
wicked.
Because thou hast made the
LORD, which is my refuge, even
the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee,
neither shall any plague comeT27272727x 2727xÿ27272727»nigh thy dwelling.
For he shall
give his angels charge over
thee, to keep thee in all thy
ways. They shall bear thee up in
their hands, lest thou dash thy
foot against a stone. Thou shaltT27272727x 2727xÿ27272727·tread upon the
lion and adder:
the young lion and the dragon
shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love
upon me, therefore will I deliver
him: I will set him on high,T27272727x
2727xÿ27272727²because he hath known my
name. He shall call upon me,
and I will answer him: I will be
with him in trouble; I will
deliver him, and honour him.
With long life will I satisfy him,T28282828x28î2828(ÿ28282828%and shew
him my salvation.
(Psalm 91)Tÿì2828<28ó2828µÿ28282828Triumph in Legal Court CasesT28282828µ
(2828dÿ28282828ŽReciting Psalm 94 over a "trick"
would allegedly help to triumph in
court cases. Later, the trick would
be hidden in or around the
courthouse.T28µ2828x
2929xÿ29292929¨O Lord God, to whom
vengeance belongeth; O God, to
whom vengeance belongeth,
shew thyself. Lift up thyself,
thou judge of the earth: render
a reward to the proud. LORD,T29292929x
3030xÿ30303030®how long shall the wicked, how
long shall the wicked triumph?
How long shall they utter and
speak hard things? and all the
workers of iniquity boast
themselves? They break inT30303030x 3030xÿ30303030¶pieces thy people, O
LORD, and
afflict thine heritage. They slay
the widow and the stranger,
and murder the fatherless. Yet
they say, The LORD shall not
see, neither shall the God ofT30303030x ¤3030xÿ30303030»Jacob regard it.
Understand, ye
brutish among the people: and
ye fools, when will ye be wise?
He that planted the ear, shall he
not hear? he that formed the
eye, shall he not see? He thatT30303030x 3030xÿ30303030¯chastiseth the
heathen, shall
not he correct? he that teacheth
man knowledge, shall not he
know? The LORD knoweth the
thoughts of man, that they are
vanity. Blessed is the manT30303030x
3131xÿ31313131·whom thou chastenest, O LORD,
and teachest him out of thy
law; That thou mayest give him
rest from the days of adversity,
until the pit be digged for the
wicked. For the LORD will notT31313131x
3131xÿ31313131¹cast off his people, neither will
he forsake his inheritance. But
judgment shall return unto
righteousness: and all the
upright in heart shall follow it.
Who will rise up for me againstT31313131x 3131xÿ31313131µthe evildoers?
or who will stand
up for me against the workers
of iniquity? Unless the LORD had
been my help, my soul had
almost dwelt in silence. When I
said, My foot slippeth; thyT31313131x 3131xÿ31313131´mercy, O LORD, held
me up. In
the multitude of my thoughts
within me thy comforts delight
my soul. Shall the throne of
iniquity have fellowship with
thee, which frameth mischief byT31313131x
3131xÿ31313131·a law? They gather themselves
together against the soul of the
righteous, and condemn the
innocent blood. But the LORD is
my defence; and my God is the
rock of my refuge. And he shallT31313131x 3131dÿ31313131ˆbring upon them
their own
iniquity, and shall cut them off
in their own wickedness; yea,
the LORD our God shall cut them
off. (Psalm 94)Tÿì3131x31º3131µÿ31313131µOvercome All EnemiesT31313131µ
03131dÿ31313131¢Whoever prayers Psalm 100 several
days successively, seven times each
day, will supposidly over come all
his enemies, by praise of that
divine name of power, Jah.T31µ3131x
3131xÿ31313131©Make a joyful noise unto the
LORD, all ye lands. Serve the
LORD with gladness: come
before his presence with
singing. Know ye that the LORD
he is God: it is he that hathT31313131x
3232xÿ32323232¸made us, and not we ourselves;
we are his people, and the
sheep of his pasture. Enter into
his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him, and blessT32323232x
3232Pÿ32323232phis name. For the LORD is good;
his mercy is everlasting; and his
truth endureth to all
generations. (Psalm 100)Tÿì3232d32ñ3232µÿ32323232He may also add this
prayer:T32µ3232( 3232xÿ32323232¯Mighty, all-merciful, and
compassionate, God, may it be
pleasing to thy will to defend
me from all enemies, for thine is
the kingdom and the power
and the glory forevermore. IT32323232x 3232dÿ32323232¡will sing unto
thee, sing praises
to thine name: Jah. Hear me for
the sake of thy most holy name,
Jah! Hallelu-jah! Hallelu-jah!
Hallelu-jah! Praise ye the LORD!Tÿì3232x 3232(ÿ32323232.Learning to Break
Bad Habits and
Behave WiselyT32323232( /3232xÿ32323232°Whoever bears the verses of Psalm
101:1-3 and reads them with a
humble and contrite heart can use
them to learn to break the cycle of
overspending and other similar bad
habits.T32µ3232Œ
3232xÿ32323232²I will sing of mercy and
judgment: unto thee, O LORD,
will I sing. I will behave myself
wisely in a perfect way. O when
wilt thou come unto me? I will
walk within my house with aT32323232x
3232dÿ32323232perfect heart. I will set no
wicked thing before mine eyes:
I hate the work of them that
turn aside; it shall not cleave to
me. (Psalm 101: 1-3)Tÿì3232x32½3232µÿ32323232µCharming and
LovableT32323232µ -3232dÿ32323232Psalm 111 was a favorite in
hoodoo work, as a person may
aquire many friends by reciting it.
Psalm 111:4 in particular was
traditionally used in love spells.T32µ3232x32þ3232Pÿ32323232mHe hath made
his wonderful
works to be remembered: the
LORD is gracious and full of
compassion. (Psalm 111:4)Tÿì3232d32í3232µÿ32323232Drawing Success in
BusinessT32323232µ '3232xÿ32323232ÌTraditionally, Psalm 114 is written
with the holy name, Adonai, (Lord)
on a clean piece of paper by
anyone desiring success in his or
her trade or business. This Psalm is
then carried on one's person in aT32323232x 3232dÿ32323232Žmojo bag
prepared especially for
that purpose. The divine title,"the
God of Jacob," indicates that the
Lord chooses one and passes by
another.T32µ3232x 3232xÿ32323232²When Israel went out of Egypt,
the house of Jacob from a
people of strange language;
Judah was his sanctuary, and
Israel his dominion. The sea saw
it, and fled: Jordan was drivenT33333333x
3333xÿ33333333·back. The mountains skipped
like rams, and the little hills like
lambs. What ailed thee, O thou
sea, that thou fleddest? thou
Jordan, that thou wast driven
back? Ye mountains, that yeT33333333x
3434xÿ34343434Áskipped like rams; and ye little
hills, like lambs? Tremble, thou
earth, at the presence of the
Lord, at the presence of the God
of Jacob; Which turned the rock
into a standing water, the flintT34343434x34×3434(ÿ34343434&into a
fountain of waters.
(Psalm 114)Tÿì3434<
3434(ÿ343434347Help in Speaking with Someone
About a Financial DisputeT34343434( .3434xÿ34343434±Portions of Psalm 119
were
traditionally recited to attract
financial aid and money,
particularly Psalm 119:17-24 might
be recited when dealing with a
bank or financial dispute.T34µ3434Œ 3434xÿ34343434«Deal bountifully with
thy
servant, that I may live, and
keep thy word. Open thou mine
eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of thy law.
I am a stranger in the earth:T34343434x 343434xÿ34343434«hide not thy
commandments
from me. My soul breaketh for
the longing that it hath unto
thy judgments at all times.
Thou hast rebuked the proud
that are cursed, which do errT34343434x 3434xÿ34343434¬from thy
commandments.
Remove from me reproach and
contempt; for I have kept thy
testimonies. Princes also did sit
and speak against me: but thy
servant did meditate in thyT34343434x 343434<ÿ34343434Rstatutes. Thy
testimonies also
are my delight and my
counselors. (Psalm 119:17-24)Tÿì3434P
3434µÿ34343434-Attracting Luck While
GamblingT34343434µ /3434xÿ34343434ÉThe verses of Psalm 119:17-24
were also often read lowly seven
times in sucession by gamblers to
attract winnings. These verses must
be recited in respecful and solemn
tone, with full confidence in theT34343434x343434µÿ34343434¤ominpotent
God.T34343434(34¶3434µÿ34343434Safe Travel After DarkT34343434µ
(3434<ÿ34343434dFor protection while traveling
alone at night, Psalm 121 ought to
be recited reverently seven times.T34µ3434P 3434xÿ34343434¸I will lift up
mine eyes unto the
hills, from whence cometh my
help. My help cometh from the
LORD, which made heaven and
earth. He will not suffer thy foot
to be moved: he that keepethT34343434x 3434xÿ34343434¹thee will not
slumber. Behold,
he that keepeth Israel shall
neither slumber nor sleep. The
LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is
thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee byT34343434x 3434xÿ34343434µday, nor the
moon by night. The
LORD shall preserve thee from
all evil: he shall preserve thy
soul. The LORD shall preserve
thy going out and thy coming
in from this time forth, andT35353535x
3535µÿ35353535-even for evermore. (Psalm
121)Tÿì3535(35ô3535µÿ35353535Safe Crossing Through
WaterT35353535µ /3535xÿ35353535ÂAnyone who must cross swollen
streams or wade across wide areas
of fresh water should memorize
Psalm 124. Before entering the
water which may have dangerous
snakes or large reptiles, s/he shouldT35353535x #3535<ÿ35353535\carefully
scan the water and recite
this Psalm. Then s/he should
choose her/his path wisely.T35µ3535P 3535xÿ35353535°If it had not been
the LORD who
was on our side, now may Israel
say; If it had not been the LORD
who was on our side, when
men rose up against us: Then
they had swallowed us upT35353535x
3535xÿ35353535¬quick, when their wrath was
kindled against us: Then the
waters had overwhelmed us,
the stream had gone over our
soul: Then the proud waters
had gone over our soul. BlessedT35353535x 3535xÿ35353535¼be the LORD, who
hath not
given us as a prey to their teeth.
Our soul is escaped as a bird out
of the snare of the fowlers: the
snare is broken, and we are
escaped. Our help is in the nameT35353535x
3535(ÿ353535353of the LORD, who made heaven
and earth. (Psalm 124)Tÿì3535<35÷3535µÿ35353535Safe Journey Among
EnemiesT35353535µ /3535xÿ35353535ºAnyone who travels abroad in
dangerous territories should
memorize Psalm 125. If someone is
compelled to travel in an area in
which s/he has known enemies and
fears injury which has beenT35353535x #3535<ÿ35353535Xthreatened to
her/him, this simple
form of protection only requires
ordinary white salt.T35353535P (3535xÿ35353535ÚBefore entering the area,
s/he will
take two hand fulls of salt. Over
this salt, the traveller should recite
Psalm 125 seven times. In faith, s/
he should then scatter the salt into
the air towards the four directions.T35µ3535Œ 3535xÿ35353535´They that
trust in the LORD shall
be as mount Zion, which cannot
be removed, but abideth for
ever. As the mountains are
round about Jerusalem, so the
LORD is round about his peopleT35353535x 3535xÿ35353535ºfrom henceforth
even for ever.
For the rod of the wicked shall
not rest upon the lot of the
righteous; lest the righteous put
forth their hands unto iniquity.
Do good, O LORD, unto thoseT36363636x ¤3636xÿ36363636´that be good, and
to them that
are upright in their hearts.As for
such as turn aside unto their
crooked ways, the LORD shall
lead them forth with the
workers of iniquity: but peaceT36363636x36ç3636(ÿ36363636!shall be upon
Israel. (Psalm
125)Tÿì3636<36Ñ3636µÿ36363636Protection for NewbornsT36363636µ
*3636xÿ36363636¿A traditional protection against the
sudden death of infants involved
writing Psalm 126 upon four
amulets made out of clean paper.
Added to the last line of each
charm were the names of threeT36363636x 3636xÿ36363636¹angels: Senoy,
Sansenoy, and
Semangelof. If a married couple is
so unfortunate that their young
children have been taken from
them, when the man's wife again
becomes pregnant, he shouldT36363636x #3636xÿ36363636Åcreate these
charms. Wherever
amulets with these names are set,
the spirit will cause no harm to a
child. These four charms must be
hidden in the four walls of the
house, the Word of God will guardT36363636x
3636µÿ36363636 against the winged night spirit.T36µ3636(
3737xÿ37373737®When the LORD turned again
the captivity of Zion, we were
like them that dream. Then was
our mouth filled with laughter,
and our tongue with singing:
then said they among theT37373737x ¤3737xÿ37373737³heathen, The LORD hath
done
great things for them. The LORD
hath done great things for us;
whereof we are glad. Turn
again our captivity, O LORD, as
the streams in the south. TheyT37373737x 3737xÿ37373737²that sow in tears
shall reap in
joy. He that goeth forth and
weepeth, bearing precious seed,
shall doubtless come again with
rejoicing, bringing his sheaves
with him. (Psalm 126)Tÿì3737Œ37‡3737µÿ37373737Protect ChildrenT37373737µ
-3737xÿ37373737ÐIf Psalm 127 is written on paper
and tied into a mojo bag, it will
protect a child. It can be tied onto a
cradle of a newborn infant or bed
of a young child. A child older than
three years of age can wear theT37373737x37ë3737µÿ37373737mojo bag in
her/his clothes.T37µ3737( 3737xÿ37373737»Except the LORD build the
house, they labour in vain that
build it: except the LORD keep
the city, the watchman waketh
but in vain. It is vain for you to
rise up early, to sit up late, toT37373737x
3737xÿ37373737¶eat the bread of sorrows: for so
he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo,
children are an heritage of the
LORD: and the fruit of the
womb is his reward. As arrows
are in the hand of a mightyT37373737x 3737xÿ37373737«man; so are children
of the
youth. Happy is the man that
hath his quiver full of them:
they shall not be ashamed, but
they shall speak with the
enemies in the gate.
(PsalmT37373737x37'3737µÿ37373737127)Tÿì3737( %3737µÿ37373737-Empowerment
Against OppressionT37373737µ *3737<ÿ37373737VPsalm 129 was recited in the
morning against oppression and to
block unfair treatment.T37µ3737P 3737xÿ37373737·Many a time have they
afflicted
me from my youth, may Israel
now say: Many a time have they
afflicted me from my youth: yet
they have not prevailed against
me. The plowers plowed uponT37373737x 3737xÿ37373737´my back: they made
long their
furrows. The LORD is righteous:
he hath cut asunder the cords of
the wicked. Let them all be
confounded and turned back
that hate Zion. Let them be asT37373737x 3737xÿ37373737©the grass
upon the housetops,
which withereth afore it
groweth up: Wherewith the
mower filleth not his hand; nor
he that bindeth sheaves his
bosom. Neither do they whichT38383838x38ú3838Pÿ38383838bgo by say, The
blessing of the
LORD be upon you: we bless
you in the name of the LORD.
(Psalm 129)Tÿì3838d38Ô3838µÿ38383838Obtaining Worldly GoodsT38383838µ
3838<ÿ38383838UTo acquire "worldly goods" the
portion of Psalm 132:12-18, was
traditionally recited.T38µ3838P
3939xÿ39393939²If thy children will keep my
covenant and my testimony
that I shall teach them, their
children shall also sit upon thy
throne for evermore. For the
LORD hath chosen Zion; he hathT39393939x 3939xÿ39393939Ädesired it for
his habitation. This
is my rest for ever: here will I
dwell; for I have desired it. I will
abundantly bless her provision:
I will satisfy her poor with
bread. I will also clothe herT39393939x
3939xÿ39393939¶priests with salvation: and her
saints shall shout aloud for joy.
There will I make the horn of
David to bud: I have ordained a
lamp for mine anointed. His
enemies will I clothe withT39393939x39ÿ3939<ÿ39393939Cshame: but upon
himself shall
his crown flourish. (Psalm
132:12-18)Tÿì3939P -3939(ÿ39393939,Relieving Pain in the Legs, Thighs,
and HipsT39393939( *3939xÿ39393939ËTraditionally, Psalm 142 was
recited to cure pain in the thighs. It
is also recited over aching legs and
hips. I would guess it would be
useful if pronounced over a hot
bath, with soothing salts added toT39393939x .3939(ÿ393939397the water,
as a soak for aching legs,
thighs, and hips.T39µ3939<
4040xÿ40404040§I cried unto the LORD with my
voice; with my voice unto the
LORD did I make my
supplication. I poured out my
complaint before him; I shewed
before him my trouble. WhenT40404040x 4040xÿ40404040my spirit was
overwhelmed
within me, then thou knewest
my path. In the way wherein I
walked have they privily laid a
snare for me. I looked on my
right hand, and beheld, butT40404040x 4040xÿ40404040·there was no man
that would
know me: refuge failed me; no
man cared for my soul. I cried
unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou
art my refuge and my portion in
the land of the living. AttendT40404040x 4040xÿ40404040²unto my cry; for
I am brought
very low: deliver me from my
persecutors; for they are
stronger than I. Bring my soul
out of prison, that I may praise
thy name: the righteous shallT40404040x 4040<ÿ40404040Fcompass me about;
for thou
shalt deal bountifully with me.
(Psalm 142)Tÿì4040P40ê4040(ÿ40404040*Curing a Wound or Wounds
Requiring SurgeryT40404040( 4040xÿ40404040ÀPsalm 146 has been
traditionally
recited over whoever has been
dangerously wounded or injured.
This Psalm is recited along with--
not instead of--the best modern
surgical assistance. It may beT40404040x %4040xÿ40404040Ërecited by
others on her/his behalf
during surgery. Later, s/he may
recite it for her/himself daily while
taking medicine, and especially
whenever the bandages are being
changed. S/he will find reason toT40404040x40Ü4040(ÿ40404040'rejoice as
her/his health is
recovered.T40µ4040< 4040xÿ40404040ºPraise ye the LORD. Praise the
LORD, O my soul. While I live
will I praise the LORD: I will sing
praises unto my God while I
have any being. Put not your
trust in princes, nor in the sonT40404040x 4040xÿ40404040µof man, in whom
there is no
help. His breath goeth forth, he
returneth to his earth; in that
very day his thoughts perish.
Happy is he that hath the God
of Jacob for his help, whoseT40404040x
4141xÿ41414141³hope is in the LORD his God:
Which made heaven, and earth,
the sea, and all that therein is:
which keepeth truth for ever:
Which executeth judgment for
the oppressed: which givethT41414141x
4141xÿ41414141®food to the hungry. The LORD
looseth the prisoners: The LORD
openeth the eyes of the blind:
the LORD raiseth them that are
bowed down: the LORD loveth
the righteous: The LORDT41414141x 4141xÿ41414141°preserveth the
strangers; he
relieveth the fatherless and
widow: but the way of the
wicked he turneth upside down.
The LORD shall reign for ever,
even thy God, O Zion, unto allT41414141x 4141(ÿ41414141,generations.
Praise ye the LORD.
(Psalm 146)Tÿì4141<41\4141µÿ41414141
Give PraiseT41414141µ 04141xÿ41414141½Psalm 150 has been traditionally
uttered in praise of the LORD by
every thankful child of the
Almighty for having recieved a
favor or grace in answer to a prayer
or having escaped a danger.T41µ4141Œ 4141xÿ41414141¶Praise ye the LORD.
Praise God
in his sanctuary: praise him in
the firmament of his power.
Praise him for his mighty acts:
praise him according to his
excellent greatness. Praise himT41414141x 4141xÿ41414141±with the sound
of the trumpet:
praise him with the psaltery
and harp. Praise him with the
timbrel and dance: praise him
with stringed instruments and
organs. Praise him upon theT41414141x 4141dÿ41414141Šloud cymbals: praise
him upon
the high sounding cymbals. Let
every thing that hath breath
praise the LORD. Praise ye the
LORD. (Psalm 150)Tÿì4141x41Ú4141µÿ41414141Turning Sadness into
GleeT41414141µ 4141<ÿ41414141KThe joyous praise of the LORD in
Psalm 150 can also turn sadness
into glee.T41414141P41i4141µÿ41414141
Other VersesT42424242µ )4242xÿ42424242ÁAmong other verses from the King
James Version, including the Lord's
Prayer from Matthew 6:9-19, could
be used for many purposes,
frequently along with the Psalms
or other verses to enhance theT42424242x #4242µÿ42424242$effectiveness of
the spiritual work.T42424242(42’4242µÿ42424242The Lord's PrayerT42µ4242(
4343xÿ43434343½After this manner therefore
pray ye: Our Father which art in
heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.T43434343x ¤4343xÿ43434343·And forgive
us our debts, as we
forgive our debtors. And lead us
not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil: For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and
the glory, for ever. Amen.T43434343x43”4343µÿ43434343(Matthew 6:9-
19)Tÿì4343(43½4343µÿ43434343§Healing Skin ProblemsT43434343µ .
4343xÿ43434343²For healing skin problems such as
ashy or flaking skin or more severe
skin irritations, such as cracking,
oozing, or bleeding, someone could
recite Exodus 4:7 over the
treatment.T43µ4343Œ 4343xÿ43434343¾And he said, Put thine hand into
thy bosom again. And he put his
hand into his bosom again; and
plucked it out of his bosom,
and, behold, it was turned again
as his other flesh. (Exodus 4:7)Tÿì4343Œ43Þ4343µÿ43434343Enhancing
Spiritual PowerT43434343µ 4343<ÿ43434343GFor use in enhancing a spiritual
working, Exodus 4:17 could be
recited.T43µ4343P 4343<ÿ43434343XAnd thou shalt take this rod in
thine hand, wherewith thou
shalt do signs. (Exodus 4:17)Tÿì4343P43Ì4343µÿ43434343Stopping Too Much
RainT43434343µ .4343xÿ43434343¼The verse Exodus 9:33 could be
used to cause a rain that was water
logging the vegetables to dry up.
(Moses was revered in some areas
of the USA South for his magical
and spiritual power.)T43µ4343Œ 4343xÿ43434343And Moses went out of the
city
from Pharaoh, and spread
abroad his hands unto the
LORD: and the thunders and hail
ceased, and the rain was not
poured upon the earth.
(ExodusT43434343x43,4343µÿ434343439:33)Tÿì4343(43v4343µÿ43434343
Attract MoneyT43434343µ 4343<ÿ43434343BThe verses in Deuteronomy
14:25-26 could be used to attract
money.T43µ4343P 4343xÿ43434343®Then shalt thou turn it into
money, and bind up the money
in thine hand, and shalt go unto
the place which the LORD thy
God shall choose: And thou
shalt bestow that money forT43434343x
4343xÿ43434343³whatsoever thy soul lusteth
after, for oxen, or for sheep, or
for wine, or for strong drink, or
for whatsoever thy soul
desireth: and thou shalt eat
there before the LORD thy God,T43434343x 4343<ÿ43434343Hand thou shalt
rejoice, thou, and
thine household (Deuteronomy
14:25-26)Tÿì4343P 4343µÿ43434343Draw Abundance or Secure a
LoanT43434343µ +4343Pÿ43434343}Likewise, Deuteronomy 15:8 was
used to draw abundance. The
implication was in giving to others,
abundance will be given back.T44µ4444d
4545dÿ45454545But thou shalt open thine hand
wide unto him, and shalt surely
lend him sufficient for his need,
in that which he wanteth.
(Deuteronomy 15:8)Tÿì4545x *4545(ÿ45454545HIt could also be used to help
secure
a loan, particularly with a prayer.T45µ4545<
4646xÿ46464646¼May it please thee, Jehovah, to
prosper my ways, steps, and
doings. Let me find grace, favor,
and mercy in the eyes of _______,
child of ________, so that he will
open his hand wide to me.T46464646x46õ4646xÿ46464646¡Grant that my needs
may be
amply fulfilled and let my
wishes be satisfied, even this
day, for the sake of thy great
and mighty name, Jehovah-
jireh. Amen. Selah.Tÿì4646Œ46¶4646µÿ46464646§The Lord Will
ProvideT46464646µ /4646dÿ46464646ŠGenesis 22:14 is recited to call upon
the holy name of the LORD who is
the Provider and to draw that
which is most needed into one's
life.T46µ4646x
4747dÿ47474747And Abraham called the name
of that place Jehovahjireh: as it
is said to this day, In the mount
of the LORD it shall be seen.
(Genesis 22:14)Tÿì4747x ,4747xÿ47474747¹Genesis 22:14 is where the name
"Jehovah-jireh" is found in
scripture. The meaning of this
name, Jehovah-jireh, is "the Lord
will provide," or more literally, "the
LORD will see to it."T47474747Œ47’4747µÿ47474747General
BlessingsT47474747µ 4747(ÿ474747475Deuteronomy 33:3 could be used
for general blessings.T47µ4747<
4848dÿ48484848‘Yea, he loved the people; all his
saints are in thy hand: and they
sat down at thy feet; every one
shall receive of thy words.
(Deuteronomy 33:3)Tÿì4848x48˜4848µÿ48484848Against PoisoningT48484848µ
4848<ÿ48484848KThe verse Mark 16:18 was used
against poisoning and for healing
in general.T48µ4848P 4848dÿ48484848ŸThey shall take up serpents; and
if they drink any deadly thing, it
shall not hurt them; they shall
lay hands on the sick, and they
shall recover. (Mark 16:18)Tÿì4848x48‚4848µÿ48484848¤Heal Snake
BiteT48484848µ (4848(ÿ48484848'Luke 10:19 was used to heal snake
bite.T48µ4848< 4848xÿ48484848œBehold, I give unto you power
to tread on serpents and
scorpions, and over all the
power of the enemy: and
nothing shall by any means
hurt you. (Luke 10:19)Tÿì4848Œ 4848µÿ48484848copyright 2010 Myth
WoodlingT48484848(484848µÿ48484848 iT48
4848 4848µÿ48484848!There was also an English versionTÿö4848µ
04848xÿ48484848Êof a book, The Ten Lost Books of
the Prophets: Moses, Solomon and
Jesus of Nazareth, attributed to
Lewis de Claremont, which provides
"The Use and Efficacy of The Psalms,
and the Many Uses To Which TheyT48484848x .4848xÿ48484848ÇMay Be
Applied." This book is still in
print and contains the same
information on the magical uses of
the biblical Psalms, which is found
in some versions of the Sixth and
Seventh Books of Moses. I'mT48484848x .4848dÿ48484848›assuming from
Catherine
Yronwode article, SECRETS OF THE
PSALMS, that the suggestions about
the magical uses of the Psalms may
orginate with Godfrey Selig.T48484848x %4848xÿ48484848ÈDisclaimer: The
creators of "That
Hoodoo..." accept no responsibility
for effects or consequences of
casting spells or making magical
charms found on this website. One
should not consider any of theseT48484848x $4848xÿ48484848¯traditional
charms, remedies, or
folklore a substitute for modern
medical care nor a substitute for
visits to a licenced medical
practioner. Create your own magic
responsibly.T48484848Œ48n4848µÿ48484848
Sam Stevens,T49s49494949©4949µÿ4949ð49Bible Magick
PsalmsTÿ4949µ49w4949µÿ4949ð49
For ProsperityT50w50505050¬5050µÿ50505050, accessed DecemberTÿ
‰5050µ50K5050µÿ5050505016, 2011T50505050( 05050dÿ50505050ƒCatherine
Yronwode, SECRETS OF
THE PSALMS, The Kabbalist Influence
on Hoodoo, 1995-2010, accessed
10/5/10.
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