If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do°
4. Ttia Lord is in his holy temple, the Luid'a throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, h›s eyelids try. the children of men.
5. The Lord trieth the righteous: kut the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hzteth.
6. Upon the wicked he shail rain snnes, tire and brimstono, and a horrible tempest: this man be the portion or theit cup.
7. for the righteous tried loveth iigheausness; his countenance doth behold tfte upright.
TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITIES
When it seems that there is no justice and no escape from those who seek to hurt you, sit quietly and meditate upon this Psalm which assures us that the wicltsd will surely be punished and that the Lord loves those who practice the ways of PSALiYI 12
PSALM 12
1, Help, Lund, for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail Tom among ihe children of 2. They speak vanitr every one with his neighbor: with flattering tips and with a double heart do they speak.
2. The Lotd shall cut off atl flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things; 4. wt›o havu ssid, Will› quo tongue wit! wo prcvailt our lips aza ot‹r own, who is told over 5, Fdr the oppression of the poor, for the sighing nr the needy, now will I ariee, saith the Lord: I will set hint in safety frnni him that puffeth ut him.
6. The words nf the Lnrd aze pure wolds: as silver t;-ied in a furnace of earth, purified 7. Thou malt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt pr‹qcn'c tn•m riom ttiii generation for ever.
8. Tile winked wdk on my sid=, who the viiest men arc exalted.
OVERCQI\/IE MALICIOUS GO$SIP
The prayerful repetition of this will turn aside any unfounded rumors which may have been directed toward you.
PROTECTION FROM ANXIETY
Should one be caught in tha grip of fear, commit Verse 7 of this to memory so that it can bR repeated silently over and over until the anxiety is dispelled.
STI LL THE VOICES OF RUMOR MONGERS
When vicious or jealous persons spread falsehoods which may do harm, write the name of the rumor manger on the four edges of a square of parchment, and in the center of thi2 paper copy VersB 3. Fold the paper in half and then in half aeain in the other direction. Pin it together so it will not become unfolded. Bury it as close to the vicious ona's property as possible and the lies will soon cease.
PSALM 13
rSALM 13
I . IJoW lorlg wilt thoti forget m0c,
for ever? flow long wilt thou hia• thy face horn me?
2. How jong shall I taka counsel in my so‹›t, having souow In m?
I +^*!Y! H^ !••g
shau mine enemy be exalted over mc?
3. Coniidnr and hear me, O Loud my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of eat ,
4. let mine enemy say, 1 have prevailed against himi and these that double me rejoice 5. But 1 have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6. 1 will sint; unto the Lord, bemuse he hath dealt bountifulif with me.
EASE DESPONDEI\ICY AND DEPRESSION
Light a pure White Candle and sit in its glow as you read the Psalm whiCh Wilds with this promise, ”I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”
IN TIMES OF TRIAL
Should you become discouraged, read this Psalm of David with faith, knowing surely that God's goodness will protect you a»d H¡s power will prevail OVER 8Ii obstacles.
PROTECT FROI¥I UNNATURAL DEATH
Pray daily upon arising.
PSALM 14
PSALM 14
j. Je feel hath sa:d in his heart, There is no God. Thoy are corrupt, they have done abominable works, thtre is urine that doeth good.
2. The Lord leekcd down from heaven upon the chihlien of men, to see if there were any that did undcr5lsnd, and seak Tod.
3. Ther are all gone aside, they are atl together bccnmc Nthy: there is none that doeth gpod, no, not one.
4. Have all ihe workers of‘ inlq ully no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat
bread, and cali not upon the Word.
s. There were they in giuat tear: for Gad is In the generation ef the righteous.
6. ve have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lonl 1s his refu8e.
7. Oh thai the ¢nlxation of fsiael were come out of Zion! ten the Lord brliigeth back
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tha cayt\City of Sis peop\e, Jacoh s)›aïi rejoice, anó Israel shaü ba g\ed.
BECOI\/IE BLESSED WITH SPIFIITUAL GROWTH
Many blessings witl be bestowed upon the believer who prays this prayet often.
PREVAI L AGAINST MISFORTUNE
Pray as rjegded to reinforce one’s bulief that ultimateiy good will overcome the tribulations of the moment.
PSALM 15
PSALM 15
.J . Lord, who shall abide In the tubernat;ie? ¥i'ho shall dwell in thY holy ltill?
2. He that malkelh sprightly, and workelh rightenuraess, and epeaketh the truth in his 3.
tie that backbiteth not with his tongue, nnr dneth evil to his nut hbo , apr taketli up a reproach against his neighbor.