“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because 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.” PSALM 91:14, 15
We begin with a beautiful prayer taught by the sixteenth-century rabbi Joseph Tzayach. It is unique among Kabbalistic prayers because it includes both the names of the sefirot and the names of God associated with them. Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh, Crown me (Keter). Yah, grant me Wisdom (Hokhmah). Elohim Haim, grant me Understanding (Binah). El, with the right hand of His Love, make me great (Hesed). Elohim, from the Terror of His Judgment, protect me (Gevurah). YHVH* (Adonai), with His mercy, grant me Beauty (Tiferet). Adonai Tzevaot, watch me Forever (Netzah). Elohim Tzevaot, grant me beatitude from His Splendor (Hod). El Hai, make his covenant my Foundation (Yesod). Adonai, open my lips and my mouth will speak of Your praise (Malkhut).”
“* Depending on which sefirah the name YHVH is being associated with, the name “Adonai” or “Elohim” is said in place of “YHVH.” Throughout these prayers, the pronunciation is noted in parentheses after YHVH.”
Excerpt From Kabbalah: Key to Your Inner Power (Mystical Paths of the World's Religions) Elizabeth Clare Prophet This material may be protected by copyright.