Psalms for Tisha B'Av

A prayer for  this day of Tisha b’Av

Divine Presence, do not be silent,
do not be still,
for brutality rages
and hatred lifts up its head.
Psalm 83:2-3

Please do not let our hearts turn to evil.
Keep us from acting with hatred and scorn.
We are surrounded by those bent on cruelty.
Help us not feast on these ways.
Psalm 141:4

The world is filled with so much contempt.
Have mercy on us Source of All.
Have mercy.
Psalm 123:3

Justice and fairness are your foundation.
Steadfast love and truth stand before you.
Psalm 89:15

Do good, Divine Presence, through seekers of good.
Come through our directed hearts.
Psalm 125:4

With hearts supported by the Infinite
we will not be afraid.
In time we will see tyrants fall.
Psalm 112:8

Those seeking justice will rejoice.
We will celebrate in the presence of the Source.
We will be filled with delight and jubilation.
Psalm 68:4

We will build this world with love.
Psalm 89:3

Rabbi Yael