Traditional practices of reciting specific Psalms for various needs — as observed across all Jewish communities.
Psalm 121 — 'I lift up my eyes to the mountains' — traditionally recited for protection during travel and in times of danger. A widely-held minhag across all Jewish communities.
Psalm 23 — 'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want' — traditionally recited for healing and comfort for the ill and bereaved.
Psalm 27 — 'The Lord is my light and my salvation' — customarily recited twice daily from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Hoshana Rabba. A widespread and accepted minhag.
Psalm 119 — the longest chapter in Psalms (176 verses), structured as an acrostic on the Hebrew alphabet. Traditionally recited to merit Torah wisdom and strengthen memory.
Psalm 130 — 'Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord' — recited in times of distress and during the High Holy Day season. Part of Sephardic Selichot practice.
Psalm 91 — 'He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High' — known as the 'Song of Afflictions', traditionally recited for protection from illness, evil forces, and nighttime fears.
Psalm 20 — 'May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble' — traditionally recited in times of distress and before undertaking important endeavors.
Psalm 16 — 'Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You' — traditionally recited for good livelihood and gladness of heart.
Psalm 6 — 'O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger' — traditionally recited for complete healing, especially for those bedridden. One of the seven penitential psalms.
Psalm 67 — 'For the Leader on Neginot' — known as the 'Menorah Psalm' due to its graphic shape. Traditionally recited for livelihood, abundance, and business success.
Psalm 142 — 'A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave' — traditionally recited in times of hardship and when one feels persecuted or surrounded by adversaries.
Psalm 100 — 'A Psalm of thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth' — recited to fulfill gratitude and bring blessing. Customarily said at celebrations and holidays.