Daily Omer Readings
Before the reading, it is customary to recite the blessing after nightfall:
Hebrew:
Barukh ata Adonai Eloheinu Melekh ha’Olam asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tizivanu al sefirat ha’omer.
English:
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with your commandments, and commanded us concerning the counting of the Omer.
Complete listing of all 49 nightly readings is available to download at the bottom of the page.
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Psalm 119:9-16 (Sundown, May 16)
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. With my whole heart have I sought You —let me not stray from Your mitzvot. I have treasured Your word in my heart, so I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, Adonai. Teach me Your statutes. With my lips I rehearse all the rulings of Your mouth. I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies above all wealth. I will meditate on Your precepts, and regard Your ways. I will delight in Your decrees. I will never forget Your word.
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Psalm 119:1-8 (Sundown, May 15)
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Torah of Adonai. Happy are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with a whole heart, who also do no injustice, but walk in His ways. You have commanded that Your precepts be kept diligently. Oh that my ways were steadfast to observe Your decrees! Then I would not be ashamed, when I consider all Your mitzvot. I will praise You with an upright heart as I learn Your righteous judgments. I will observe Your statutes. Never abandon me utterly!
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Psalm 119:169-176 (Sundown, May 14)
Let my cry come to You, Adonai. Grant me understanding by Your word. Let my supplication come before You. Deliver me, according to Your promise. My lips utter praise, for You teach me Your statutes. My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your mitzvot are righteous. Let Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. I long for Your deliverance, Adonai, and Your Torah is my delight. Let my soul live and praise You, and may Your rulings help me. I have strayed like a lost sheep— seek Your servant. For I did not forget Your mitzvot.
