Tehillim as Segulot
At the request of a great many site users, we present the most popular segulot involving the recitation of Tehillim.
1. Rabbanit Batsheva Kanievsky’s 3 Psalms for Refuah Shelemah (healing)
Reciting Psalms 48, 35, and 91—the Hebrew names of these psalms form the acronym מחלה צא – “machlah” (illness), “tzei” (go away), meaning: “Illness, go away.”
48 – מח
35 – לה
91 – צא
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2. Three Psalms 39, 62, 77, “Yedutun,” for “Hamtakat Dinim” (sweetening judgments)
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3. The Chatam Sofer’s segulah—the “Al Tashcheit” (“Do not destroy”) psalms for yeshuot (salvation)
This segulah of the great Chatam Sofer is for salvation from enemies and persecutors, as well as salvation in the most difficult situations. First, recite two psalms—100 and 40.
Then recite the four “Al Tashcheit” (“Do not destroy”) psalms:
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4. Tikkun Niddah (rectifying violations of the laws of family purity)
The Mekubalim teach that in Tehillim 39, the initial letters of the first three words of the third verse form an abbreviation of the word נדה. Tehillim 130 and 39 (to be recited daily) rectify this sin.
5. Tehillim 74 24 times—for a miracle
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6. Psalm 65 for success in negotiations and exams
The Mekubalim interpret the Hebrew name of the psalm—65 - סה—as סוד הצלחה, “sod hatzlachah” (the secret of success).
(Submitted to the site by Yura Plishtiev of the Kise Rahamim Yeshivah)
7. Three “Shir Chadash” psalms (a new song)
In the Sefer Tehillim there are three psalms called “Shir Chadash” (a new song)—96, 98, 149.
The Sages teach that Am Yisrael composed ten great songs, but in the future it will sing a new song—“Shir Chadash.” They immediately provide a hint that whoever recites “Shir Chadash” in this world will be saved from all that is bad.
8. Two psalms, 145 and 150—opening the channels of good fortune in 40 days
Rabbi Aharon Berachiah of Modena teaches that there are two psalms containing all the “Shirot ve-Tishbachot” (songs and praises of the Almighty)—Tehillim 145 and Tehillim 150.
If these two psalms are recited immediately after Birkot HaShachar for 40 days, one may witness great miracles.
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9. “Shir Ha-Pega’im”—Psalms 3 and 91 against harmful forces
Gaon Rabbi Yehudah Turjeman cites in the name of Rabbi Chaim Vital a segulah—“Shir Ha-Pega’im” —two psalms that provide protection from every kind of harm and harmful force.
First read the entire 3rd Psalm, and then 91 —not the entire psalm, but verses 1 through 10. This is a baduk u-menuseh (tested and proven segulah).
PS. It is interesting that Sephardim recite Psalm 91 in the prayer of “Kriat Shema al HaMitah” only through verse 10 as well, because this is how it was written on the bed of Shlomo HaMelech.
10. Psalms 91 and 121 for protecting the home (bringing the Ohr Makif) throughout the week
Each Motzaei Shabbat, after Havdalah, approach the mezuzah:
- place your middle finger on the mezuzah;
- recite “Vihi Noam”;
- recite the entire 91st Psalm;
- when reaching verse 4, “Be’evrato yasech lach,” stop at the word “lach” and name all the residents of the home (you may list them silently);
- recite Tehillim 121 (Shir HaMa’alot).
- Repeat this order seven times.
This brings the Surrounding Light, “Ohr Makif,” into the entire home and protects its residents throughout the week.
11. For drawing down nissim (miracles)
Recite three times the three psalms 41 - 42 - 43 (מא - מב - מג)
(Chai Gaon—“Shimush Tehillim”)
14. When success is followed by a downturn
Gaon Yanuka once revealed in a lesson that if a person has achieved success and then enters a very difficult period, when all the doors seem to close and nothing works, he should read Tehillim 23, 24 and 25.
15. So that children will not marry non-Jews
A Jewish man shared with Gaon Yanuka that his daughter, who was abroad, wanted to marry a non-Jew, and that he was devastated and experiencing profound pain over it. The rabbi told him to recite daily Tehillim 25 and Tehillim 51 and to concentrate at the end of the Amidah, while saying “Oseh Shalom Bimromav,” that the Almighty should transform the peace and love between her and the non-Jew into jealousy and hatred, so that they would separate and she would not marry him.
16. Tehillim according to the custom of the Ari HaKadosh
Gaon Yanuka spoke about the custom of the Ari HaKadosh to recite Tehillim 119 ה and urged everyone to strive to recite daily Tehillim 119 (33–40)—ה.
17. Tehillim 103–104
Gaon Yanuka once mentioned the words of Rav HaKadosh (Rova), who taught that Tehillim 103 and 104 are especially powerful for rectifying the soul and attaining spiritual wholeness. He explained the custom of reciting Tehillim 104 on Rosh Chodesh as a means of correcting any mistakes from the previous month.
18. When you do not know which decision is right
The Gaon advised a person who did not know which decision to make to read Tehillim 23 with deep concentration and intention, focusing especially on the request that the Almighty guide him in “paths of righteousness” and show him the proper way.
19. When a shidduch depends on the parents
A distinguished Jewish man brought a note with the names of his daughters, who were experiencing difficulties with shidduchim. Usually, Rabbeinu instructs people to read Tehillim 31 and 71, but this time Rabbeinu said that the problem lay with the father himself—he needed to read chapters 31 and 71 and study the section of the Torah concerning the Korbanot.
20. Traffic laws through Tehillim
When Gaon Yanuka was asked for a blessing for success in a court case involving traffic regulations, Rabbeinu instructed him to read Tehillim 25 and 51. Rabbeinu also said in the name of Rabbi Aharon of Belz that meticulous observance of traffic laws is a Torah obligation.
21. A prayer of thanksgiving—reciting Tehillim 100 and 150
The “Korban Todah” (thanksgiving offering) brought in the Beit HaMikdash was accompanied by 40 loaves of bread, in order to publicize the miracle. When the person who had been saved distributed the loaves, people asked why this food was being given, and he told them about the miracle, thereby sanctifying the Name of the Almighty. In our time, teaches Gaon Yanuka, one who experiences a miracle should recite Tehillim 100 and Tehillim 150 for 40 days and publicly share his story, like a contemporary Korban Todah. It is beneficial to distribute 40 loaves of bread to yeshivah students.
22. Tehillim 119 and Parashat Vayishlach
“Tikkunei Shabbat” teaches that reciting Tehillim 119 eliminates the kelipot, impurity. The kelipot also include our enemies and the yetzer hara.
It is stated in Devarim (6:19): “La’adof et kol oy evecha mipanecha ka’asher diber Ado-nai”—(driving out all your enemies before you, as G-d spoke).
“Or Pnei Moshe” teaches that enemies can be removed from one’s path by reciting Tehillim 119. The word להדף “la’adof” has the gematria 119. The word את “et” alludes to the eight verses in each section of Psalm 119. “Or Pnei Moshe” writes: “When a Jew recites Tehillim 119, his inner enemies are shattered and disappear on their own.”
“Imrei Noam” reveals that before Yaakov went out to meet Esav, he recited chapter 119 for protection: “Vayishlach Yaakov malachim lefanav el Esav achiv artzah Seir sedeh Edom”—(and Yaakov sent angels ahead of him to Esav, his brother). (Vayishlach 32:3)
The gematria of “lefanav” is 176, alluding to the 176 verses of Tehillim 119. Tehillim 119 begins with the words “Ashrei temimei derech”—(fortunate are those whose way is blameless). The Torah calls Yaakov an “ish tam” (a straightforward man).
Yaakov’s struggle with Esav’s angel is described in the Torah as: “Vaye’avek ish imo ad alot ha-shachar”—(and a man wrestled with him until dawn). The gematria of “vaye’avek” is 119, a hint that Tehillim 119 helped Yaakov in the struggle. All these examples hint that reciting Tehillim 119 helped Yaakov Avinu overcome Esav.
It is good to recite Tehillim 119 every day. If that is difficult, at least once a week. This chapter destroys all enemies, external and internal.
23. Tehillim 119 א (Alef)
1) For tremors (shaking)—recite it three or seven times. (Shimush Tehillim)
2) For success in a mitzvah—recite it eight times. (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon)
3) For protection while traveling—recite Tehillim 119 (א). (Rabbi Chaim Sitron, “Tokpo Shel Nes,” concerning Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes).
4) For healing the reproductive organs. (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
24. Tehillim 119 ב (Bet)
1) For forgetfulness (forgetfulness is caused by the forces of the Sitra Achra);
2) For “zikaron tov” (a good memory)—recite Tehillim 119 ב three times and then say the prayer:
“Yehi ratzon milfanecha Ado-nai Eloheinu, ve-Elohei Avoteinu, Be-Shem אהו(do not pronounce—look at it) Melech HaOlamim shetasi r mimeni kol shechechah velo eshkach od limudi ba-Shem ha-nora”—(May it be Your will, L-rd our G-d and G-d of our fathers, in the merit of the Name…, King of all worlds, that You remove all forms of forgetfulness from me, so that I forget nothing of what I study, in the merit of the Great Name).
3) For “petichat ha-lev” (opening of the heart), for understanding Torah;
Take an egg (it may be boiled or cooked over a grill), peel it, recite Tehillim 119 ב nine times, and eat the entire egg at once. Although eating a whole egg is customary only for mourners, it is permitted for this segulah.
4) For overcoming anger;
5) For illnesses involving the mouth (dryness around the mouth, herpes, etc.)—it is good to recite Tehillim 119 ב. (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
25. Tehillim 119 ג (Gimel)
1) For healing the eyes; (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
It is even more effective to recite Tehillim 119 ג seven times beside the right eye;
2) For someone experiencing difficulty with a matter, unable to manage alone and in need of help from Heaven—recite Tehillim 119 ג three times;
26. Tehillim 119 ד (Dalet)
1) For healing the left eye; (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
2) For receiving advice and emerging from uncertainty—recite Tehillim 119 ד seven times;
3) For eloquence—it provides siyata diShmaya in teaching Torah;
4) For success in business—on days of important negotiations, when beginning new projects, or resolving important matters, recite it 27 times;
5) So as not to be dismissed or obstructed at work—recite Tehillim 119 ד;
6) For success in a matter in which you are not an expert and lack confidence—it brings blessing;
27. Tehillim 119 ה (Hei)
1) For elevating one’s mazal;
2) When afraid of sinning; Write all eight lines of Tehillim 119 ה on “klaf tzvi” (parchment made from deer hide);
3) When drawn toward a particular sin, and unable to restrain oneself, Rabbi Yehudah HaChasid advises reciting Tehillim 119 ה 18 times to overcome one’s yetzer hara; other Sages advise reciting it 15 times;
4) For persistent negative thoughts, Rabbi Chaim Palaggi advises in his book “Ateret HaChaim” reciting Tehillim 119 ה daily;
5) For “mar’ot ra’ot”—looking at forbidden things, for both men and women—recite Tehillim 119 ה.
Before leaving the house, place the right hand on the mezuzah and recite Tehillim 119 ה, then say: “Shema Yisrael Ado-nai Eloheinu Ado-nai echad.”
6) For healing the spleen. (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
28. Tehillim 119 ו (Vav)
1) To apprehend a person who may cause harm—recite Tehillim 119 (Vav) over water, then drink the water with a blessing and ask that this person be apprehended. One must be careful not to arouse judgments; this should be done only as a last resort, when the danger from this person is great;
2) If one needs to win the favor of an important person—recite the verse beginning with “Vav” 21 times.
3) For healing the spleen—recite the verses of Tehillim 119 (Vav). (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
29. Tehillim 119 ז (Zayin)
1) To help someone who has taken a harmful path (drugs, alcohol, gambling…)—recite it 18 times;
2) To receive an answer to a prayer and have the prayer accepted in Heaven—the book “Imtza Chaim” by Rabbi Chaim Palaggi, citing Rabbi Chaim Vital, presents the segulah of reciting Tehillim 119 ז (Zayin) eight times before prayer;
3) When afraid of other people or thieves—recite it 18 times;
4) For a good memory and against forgetfulness—recite it ten times (either immediately after Birkot HaShachar or before bed).
5) For intestinal problems—it is good to recite it several times, because the organ “me’ayin” (intestine) was created through the letter “Zayin” ז. (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
30. Tehillim 119 ח (Chet)
1) For problems in the upper abdomen—it is good to recite it several times;
2) To remember what one has learned in Torah—it is good to recite it 18 times;
3) If a person failed to fulfill a neder (which is punishable)—Tehillim 119 (Chet) helps one fulfill nedarim.
4) For a good memory—the book “Segulot Yisrael” by Rabbi Yisrael Lifschitz cites a segulah in the name of the Shelah HaKadosh to recite Tehillim 119 (Chet) every morning after prayer;
31. Tehillim 119 ט (Tet)
1) For kidney pain—recite Tehillim 119 (Tet) seven times. Some Sages advise reciting it 70 times.
2) So that prayer will be accepted without obstruction—recite Tehillim 119 (Tet) nine times before prayer;
3) If a person has accepted a fast (because of a bad dream or to cleanse oneself of sin)—it is good to recite Tehillim 119 (Tet) four times in the morning and four times before sunset;
32. Tehillim 119 י (Yud)
1) Since the Almighty created the left kidney with the letter י, it is good to recite Tehillim 119 (Yud) for problems with the left kidney; (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
2) To draw the power of Chesed toward oneself—the “thread of Chesed” (to be gracious to everyone)—recite Tehillim 119 (Yud);
3) For relief from yissurim (suffering)—recite Tehillim 119 (Yud) seven times; other Sages advise nine times;
4) If people hold a distorted opinion (when their opinion of someone does not correspond to reality)—recite Tehillim 119 (Yud);
5) For “Lizkot ba-Torah” (to absorb and remember what one has learned in Torah)—recite Tehillim 119 (Yud) 26 times;
6) For healing before reciting Tehillim or studying Torah—recite Tehillim 119 (Yud).
33. Tehillim 119 כ (Kaf)
1) For ailments of the left nostril—recite Tehillim 119 (Kaf) ten times; (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
2) If a person wants to open or begin something new and is eagerly awaiting it—recite Tehillim 119 (Kaf)—(Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon);
3) To rid oneself of unnecessary imposed advice and make the right choice (as the serpent advised Eve)—recite Tehillim 119 (Kaf) seven times;
34. Tehillim 119 ל (Lamed)
1) To avoid speaking falsely—this problem is generally found among those born under Yesod HaMayim (the element of water)—recite it twice a day; (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon)
2) For victory in court—recite Tehillim 119 (Lamed) 12 times after Mincha and ask in your own words for victory;
3) For healing the stomach—recite Tehillim 119 (Lamed). (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, “Sha’arei Orah”)
35. Tehillim 119 מ (Mem)
1) For “Petichat HaLev”—opening the heart to Torah study—recite Tehillim 119 (Mem) 40 times;
2) For “Petichat HaLev”—write the verses from Tehillim 119 מ (Mem) on an etrog or apple (using saffron or turmeric), eat it, and then recite these verses 40 times;
3) For “Petichat HaLev,” take an egg, boil it, and write on it: הת אח הי בש תי יה תם די תה כל —then recite Tehillim 119 (Mem) over the egg eight times, say a blessing, and eat the egg—it will open the heart to Torah;
4) For a good memory—Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen HaItamari of Izmir taught in “Midrash Talpiyot” that on Rosh Chodesh one should recite Tehillim 119 מ (Mem) three times, with kavanah on the names of two angels: זכריאל שמריאל (look at them; do not pronounce them), and say the prayer:
“Yehi Ratzon milifanecha, she-titenu li zechirah u-shemirah lishmoa ve-la’asot et kol divrei Talmud Toratecha”—(May it be Your will that You grant me the memory and protection to hear and fulfill all the words of the teachings of Your Torah).
5) For intestinal problems—reciteTehillim 119מ (Mem). (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla in “Sha’arei Orah”)
36. Tehillim 119 נ (Nun)
1) Before an impending journey, reciting it invites the Shechinah to provide protection on the road—recite Tehillim 119 נ (Nun) after “Tefilat HaDerech.” (The sefer “Tzedah LaDerech”);
2) For memory—it is good to recite all eight lines of Tehillim 119 נ (Nun);
3) If there are eye problems—recite Tehillim 119 נ (Nun). (Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla in “Sha’arei Orah”)
37. Tehillim 119 ס (Samech)
1) For having one’s prayer accepted in Heaven. It is often difficult during prayer to formulate one’s requests and thoughts or find the right words. Tehillim 119 (Samech) helps remove these blockages. (Shimush Tehillim)
2) For absorbing what one studies, remembering the material, and being able to convey it. (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon)
3) If there is no good fortune and everything is difficult—recite Tehillim 119 three times, the verse of “Samech”; the Arizal teaches that every person has one day of the week and one day of the month when fortune favors him (one should take notice and make use of it).
4) For salvation from ayin hara—recite the entire Tehillim 119 (Samech) 11 times consecutively;
38. Tehillim 119 ע (Ayin)
1) Against theft (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon);
2) For a judge—so that he judges properly, and for everyone, so that they will not judge harshly.
3) For pain in the left arm—recite Tehillim 119 (ע) seven times a day for three consecutive days.
4) When performing the mitzvah of “Bikur Cholim”—visiting the sick (the Talmud says that one who visits the sick removes one-sixtieth of his illness)—recite Tehillim 119 (ע) 18 times.
39. Tehillim 119 פ (Pei)
1. If there are problems with the left nostril—swelling or inflammation—it is good to recite it over olive oil and then apply the oil;
2) For victory in court (for oneself or others)—recite Tehillim 119 פ 17 times;
3) Against lashon hara and gossip—so that people stop saying negative things—recite Tehillim 119 פ 14 times; the opponents will fall silent;
4) For teshuvah and ma’asim tovim—Tehillim 119 פ;
5) For “Shmirat HaEinayim” (guarding one’s eyes)—this segulah is cited in the name of the Gaon of Vilna (“Segulot Niflaot”);
40. Tehillim 119 צ (Tzadi)
1) For victory in court—recite the first verse 24 times (preferably near the judge); it is also good to recite this verse immediately after reciting Tehillim 119 פ 17 times;
2) So that people will agree with a person’s opinion and believe him—recite Tehillim Tzadi צ 12 times.
3) To be freed from enemies.
41. Tehillim 119 ק (Kuf)
1) For pain in the left leg. It is even more powerful to recite Tehillim 119 (Kuf) over rose oil and apply it to the legs;
2) So that a person’s prayer will be accepted—recite it 12 times, corresponding to the 12 Gates of Heaven.
3) For protection while traveling; (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon)
4) During a fast (Monday–Thursday or another fast), so that it will count—recite Tehillim (Kuf);
5) Against envy, so as not to envy anyone (mazal with the element of water), against “kaas” (anger), and against “Ruach Ra” (evil spirits); (Rabbeinu Chida in “Avodat HaKodesh”)
After Tehillim 119 (Kuf), it is good to recite the prayer of Rabbeinu Chida:
“Yehi ratzon milfanecha, Ado-nai Eloheinu ve-Elohei Avoteinu, she-tashreh Shechinatecha aleinu, ve-tarchik mimeni yetzer hara shel ruach zenunim, ruach machshavot ra’ot ve-ruim ra’im, ruach shel sechok, ruach devarim beteilim, ruach vebatru
ruach sheker, ruach, ruach, ruach, ruach, ruach tum’ah
6) For protection from everything bad and negative—in the sefer “Kaf Achat,” Rabbeinu Chida says that after reciting Tehillim 119 (Kuf), it is good to recite the following verses:
- “Atah seter li mi-tzar, tzorereni; ronei falet tesoveveni selah”;
- “Achishah miflat li mi-ruach so’ah mi-sar,”
- “Ado-nai Tzevaot imanu, misgav lanu—Elohei Yaakov. Selah.”
- “Ado-nai Tzevaot! Ashrei adam bote’ach Bach.”
- “Ado-nai, hoshi’ah! HaMelech ya’anenu ve-yom koreinu.”
42. Tehillim 119 ר (Reish)
1) For ailments of the right ear. (Shimush Tehillim)
Take a glass of olive oil, place a clove of garlic in it, cover it, and leave it for 24 hours. Then recite Tehillim 119 (Reish) over the glass, and use a dropper to place three drops in the right ear;
2) To be rid of persecutors and enemies—to keep them away and prevent them from causing harm—recite Tehillim 119 (Reish) 28 times; (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon)
3) So as not to forget Torah—recite Tehillim 119 (Reish) on a day of study; (Shimush Tehillim HaKadmon)
43. Tehillim 119 ש (Shin)
1) For headaches—recite it over olive oil and apply the oil to the head;
2) For shalom (peace)—recite Tehillim 119 (Shin) 11 times, then go to the people to reconcile;
3) For reconciliation with enemies—recite Tehillim 119 (Shin) 12 times, and reconciliation will be possible;
44. Tehillim 119 ת (Tav)
1) For ailments of the left ear. (Shimush Tehillim)
Take a glass of olive oil, place a clove of garlic in it, cover it, and leave it for 24 hours. Then recite Tehillim 119 (Tav) over the glass, and use a dropper to place three drops in the left ear;
2) For “hatzlachah” throughout the week—recite Tehillim 119 (Tav).
Especially on Motzaei Shabbat (the beginning of the week), before Arvit and before saying “Barechu et HaShem hamevorach,” recite Tehillim 119 (Tav);
44. The segulah of the Mekubal Rabbi Moshe Zacuto for parnasah
Recite daily the three psalms 2–20–61, whose combined gematria is 83—the gematria of the word “ha-lechem” (bread). Rabbi Moshe Zacuto—Ramaz, teaches that whoever recites these psalms daily “mitchaber le-Kise HaKavod” (connects to the Throne of Glory), thereby elevating his spiritual connection and also “umorid shefa lechem”—drawing down an abundance of sustenance.
45. Psalms that elevate a person’s mazal
When there are many problems and trials, recite Tehillim 112, Tehillim 108, and Tehillim 119 ה-ק-מ.
Tehillim 112
כִּֽי־לְעוֹלָ֥ם לֹא־יִמּ֑וֹט לְזֵ֥כֶר ע֝וֹלָ֗ם יִהְיֶ֥ה צַדִּֽיק׃
- “Ki le’olam lo-yimot, lezecher olam yihye tzaddik”—(He will never be shaken; the righteous will be remembered forever).
The final letters of the last three words form the Holy Name— הק׳׳מ, which is “petichat mazal”—it elevates and opens a person’s mazal.
Tehillim 108
Rabbeinu Chida teaches that to elevate a person’s mazal, it is good to recite Tehillim 108, with kavanah directed toward the Holy Name formed by the final letters of this verse: ןןךהך - the gematria of this Name is 145; when written out in full, it becomes קמה, the letters of one of the 72 Names that elevates mazal—הק׳׳ם (to stand).
לְ֭מַעַן יֵחָלְצ֣וּן יְדִידֶ֑יךָ הוֹשִׁ֖יעָה יְמִֽינְךָ֣ וַעֲנֵֽנִי
- “Lema’an yechaletzun yedidecha, hoshi’ah yeminecha va’aneni”—(that Your beloved ones may be delivered; save with Your right hand and answer me).
Tehillim 119
After this, for “Petichat Mazal,” it is good to recite the letters of this Name in Tehillim 119:
- Eight verses for the letter ה
- Eight verses for the letter ק
- Eight verses for the letter מ.
We also invite you to read the topic “Tehillim for Every Problem”
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