Tehillim, all 150 chapters (Psalms)
All 150 chapters of Psalms. Hebrew with full nikud and cantillation (Westminster Leningrad Codex), English (JPS 1917). Both public domain via Sefaria. Tap a chapter to read, or browse the recommended chapters below.
About the book of Tehillim
The book of Tehillim contains 150 chapters of poetry and prayer compiled by King David roughly 3,000 years ago. It is divided into five books, parallel to the Five Books of Moses. Tehillim sits at the heart of Jewish daily prayer: chapters appear in Pesukei DeZimra, Ashrei, Hallel, Kabbalat Shabbat, and the daily psalm-of-the-day. The full book can be read in a 30-day monthly cycle (about 15-25 minutes per day) or in a 7-day weekly cycle.
Popular chapters
Tehillim chapters that recur in daily prayer, in moments of distress, or as a traditional segulah.
The Lord is my shepherd
A psalm of comfort, traditionally recited at the third Shabbat meal and at funerals.
L'David Hashem ori
Said twice daily from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Hoshana Rabbah.
I lift my eyes to the mountains
A segulah for protection on journeys.
From the depths I cry out
Recited in times of distress and during the Ten Days of Repentance.
He who dwells in the shelter
A segulah for protection. Recited on Friday night and at funerals.
A psalm of thanksgiving
Said daily in Pesukei DeZimra, except Shabbat, festivals, and Erev Pesach.
Ashrei
Said three times every day: Shacharit, end of Pesukei DeZimra, and Mincha.
Halleluyah
The closing chapter of Tehillim. Recited in Pesukei DeZimra.
The heavens declare
Said on Shabbat and festivals. A segulah for wisdom.
May He answer in time of trouble
Recited before journeys and in difficult times.
Dedication of the house
Said in Pesukei DeZimra and during Chanukah. A segulah for health.
The Menorah Psalm
Traditionally printed in the shape of a menorah. A segulah for livelihood.
Ashrei ha-ish
The opening chapter of Tehillim.
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Tehillim: questions and answers
What is the book of Tehillim?
Tehillim, also called Psalms, is a collection of 150 chapters of poetry and prayer compiled by King David roughly 3,000 years ago. It is the core of Jewish daily prayer: chapters appear in Pesukei DeZimra, Ashrei, Hallel, Kabbalat Shabbat, and the daily psalm-of-the-day, plus reciting Tehillim is a traditional response to illness or distress.
Who wrote the book of Tehillim?
According to traditional Jewish attribution, Tehillim was compiled by King David, who authored most of the chapters. Other psalms are attributed to ten additional psalmists: Adam, Melchizedek, Abraham, Moses, Heman, Yedutun, Asaph, and the three sons of Korach.
How many chapters does Tehillim have?
Tehillim contains 150 chapters divided into five books: Book One (chapters 1-41), Book Two (42-72), Book Three (73-89), Book Four (90-106), and Book Five (107-150). The five books parallel the Five Books of Moses.
How do you read the entire Tehillim in one month?
There is a traditional practice of dividing the 150 chapters across the 30 days of the Hebrew month. The split is uneven by chapter count but roughly equal in reading length, taking about 15 to 25 minutes per day.
Is the Hebrew text on this page vocalized?
Yes. The Hebrew text comes from the Westminster Leningrad Codex, the earliest surviving complete manuscript of the Hebrew Bible, with full nikud (vowel pointing) and ta'amei mikra (cantillation marks). The English translation is JPS 1917 (Jewish Publication Society). Both texts are public domain.
How is "Tehillim" pronounced?
In Hebrew: te-hi-LIM. In Yiddish: TIL-im or TEY-lim. Both are common. "Psalms" in English comes from the Greek Psalmoi, meaning "songs sung to a harp."