Rabbi Chaim David Azulai ( 5484-5567; 1724-1807) known as The Chida from his initials teaches that a good protection from Evil Eye is to say the 11 Verses from the Tanach that begin with a Nun and end with a Nun Sofit. This provides the full effect of protecting one from falling spiritually and thus is a good protection from Ayin Harah, Loshon Harah, and witchcraft according to the Chida.
It is significant that there are 11 of these Verses that begin with a Nun and end with a Nun Sofit. 11 is the number of components of the incense called Ketoret. The word Ketoret comes from a Shoresh or root that means "getting closer". The incense brings you closer and also acts as a protection from the negative system. These 11 Verses protect you from the Satan as well. It is good to say these verses during the two week period of the Parashiot of Tazria and Metzora. It also helps to say these verse on each Shabbat.
Here are the 11 Verses
First Verse
Vayikra - Leviticus Chapter 13 Verse 9
Hebrew
נגע צרעת כי תהיה באדם והובא אל-הכהן
Transliteration
Negah TzaraAt Ki Tehiyeh BeAdam VeHovah El HaCohen
English Translation
When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
8 Words and 28 letters
The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.
28 connects to the Hebrew word Coach כח which translates as power and strength.
Explanations
One of the significant spiritual laws is that one is not able to see themselves without the other people in the world acting as their mirror. This is why the Metzora must be brought to the Priest and only the Priest is able to determine if they are truly Metzora or it is not the disease.
Second Verse
Bamidbar - Numbers Chapter 32 Verse 32
Hebrew
נחנו נעבר חלוצים לפני יהוה ארץ כנען ואתנו אחזת נחלתנו מעבר לירדן
Transliteration
Nachnu NaAver Chalutzim Lifnai HaShem Eretz Canaan VeEtnu Achzat Nachaltanu Mayever LeYardan
English Translation
We will pass over armed before HaShem into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.'
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
12 Words and 53 letters
The number 12 relates to the 12 Tribes of Israel and the natural physical world.
53 is the gematria of the Hebrew word Gan which means Garden. If it becomes unified with the Alef it changes from a Garden to a judgment, the Hebrew word Din.
Explanations
The word Anachnu is missing an Alef at the beginning which would change this verse to start with an Alef and not a Nun. If the Alef is not missing than it would have 54 letters.
Third Verse
Devarim - Deuteronomy Chapter 18 Verse 15
Hebrew
נביא מקרבך מאחיך כמני יקים לך יהוה אלהיך אליו תשמעון
Transliteration
Naviyah Mekarovcha MeiAchicha Kamoni yakyam Lecha HaShem Elohecha Alav Tashmayun
English Translation
A prophet will HaShem thy God raise up for/to you, from your midst of your brethren, like me; To him you are (instructed to) hearken;
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
10 Words and 43 letters
10 is a hint to the 10 sefirot.
43 is the gematria of the Hebrew word Gam which means also.
Explanations
When one listens to the Prophets one becomes connected to the True Protection Shield.
Fourth Verse
Jeremiah - Yirmiyahu Chapter 50 Verse 8
Hebrew
נדו מתוך בבל ומארץ כשדים יצאו והיו כעתודים לפני-צאן
Transliteration
Nadav Matocha Bavel VemeEretz Cashdim Yetzav Vehayav CaAtodim Lifnai Tzon
English Translation
Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he-goats before the flocks.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
10 Words and 42 letters
10 is a hint to the 10 sefirot.
42 connects us to the 42 Letter Name of God which also connects to the Ana Bekoach
Explanations
The Hebrew word Bavel connects to the Tower of Babel story and relates to confusion in addition to meaning the country/nation of Bavel which is Persia and Iran of today.
The Hebrew word Chaldeans means Astrologers.
This verse is telling us to flee from the confusion of the Astrologers. Then to become the important person/nation before the other nations / people just as the He Goat is followed by the others goats. When you flee from confusion you connect to clarity. This means to choose what appears to be the more difficult of your choices. This choice will become the shortest least difficult path for you.
Fifth Verse
Tehillim - Psalms Chapter 46 Verse 5
Hebrew
נהר פלגיו ישמחו עיר-אלהים קדש משכני עליון
Transliteration
Nahar Pelagav Yismachu Ir Elohim Kodesh MeShecani Elyon
English Translation
There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of Elohim, the holiest dwelling-place of the Most High
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
8 Words and 34 letters
The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.
34 has a few different meanings. On the one hand it relates to the concept of a door. This is both and opening or a closing. It also is the Hebrew word Dahl which means poor or lacking.
Explanations
What is lacking in this verse is a direct connection to people.
Sixth Verse
Tehillim - Psalms Chapter 77 Verse 21
Hebrew
נחית כצאן עמך ביד-משה ואהרן
Transliteration
Nachit Katzon Amcha BeYad Moshe VeAaron
English Translation
Thou didst lead Thy people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
6 Words and 22 letters
6 relates to the 6 emotional Sefirot of Zeir Anpin. These are Chesed, Gevurah, Tiferet, Netzach, Hod, and Yesod.
22 connects to all 22 letters of the Hebrew Alef Bet. Yet not all the letters are present in the verse. It indicates a lack of a Gimmel, Zion, Tet, Lamed, Sameck, Pey, and Kuf.
Explanations
Moshe and Aaron are relating to Netzach and Hod. Even so, HaShem wants all people to learn to be a cause and not an effect as in a flock.
Seventh Verse
Tehillim - Psalms Chapter 78 Verse 12
Hebrew
נגד אבותם עשה פלא בארץ מצרים שדה-צען
Transliteration
Neged Avotam Asah Peleh BaAretz Mitzrayim Shadah Tzon
English Translation
Marvelous things did He in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
8 Words and 29 letters
The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.
29 is the gematria of the letters that relate to the month of Av from the Sefer Yetzirah.
Explanations
The word Tzoan translates as "the platforms".
Eighth Verse
Mishlei - Proverbs Chapter 7 Verse 17
Hebrew
נפתי משכבי מר אהלים וקנמון
Transliteration
Nafoti Mishcavi Mar Ahelim Vekamon
English Translation
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
5 Words and 22 letters
The number 5 connects us to all 5 worlds and the 4 Phases of Creation The worlds are Emanation - Atzilut, Creation - Beria, Formation - Yetzirah, Asiyah - Action. Above them all is Adam Kadmon - Primordial Man. The Sefirot involved are Keter, Chochmah, Binah, Zeir Anpin and Malchut.
22 connects to all 22 letters of the Hebrew Alef Bet. Yet not all the letters are present in the verse. It indicates a lack of a Gimmel, Dalet, Zion, Chet, Tet, Sameck, Ayin, and Tzadi.
Explanations
Aloe is not one of the 11 components of the Ketoret. Why is the bed perfumed with it. Aloe uses the same letters as Elohim.
Ninth Verse
Mishlei - Proverbs Chapter 20 Verse 27
Hebrew
נר יהוה נשמת אדם חפש כל-חדרי-בטן
Transliteration
Ner HaShem Nishmat Adam Chafesh Kal Chadarai
English Translation
The spirit of man is the lamp of HaShem, searching all the inward parts.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
8 Words and 25 letters
The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.
25 represents the process of the 5 worlds within 5 worlds.
Explanations
Do we search within us or within HaShem and His Creation? To KNOW this answer one must study Kabbalah.
Tenth Verse
Shir HaShirim - Song of Songs Chapter 4 Verse 11
Hebrew
נפת תטפנה שפתותיך כלה דבש וחלב תחת לשונך וריח שלמתיך כריח לבנון
Transliteration
Nafot Tatapinah Shefatotecha kalah davash vechalev Tachat Leshonecha Veriach Shelomtecha Cariach Levanon
English Translation
Thy lips, O my bride, drop honey--honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
12 Words and 52 letters
Both 12 Words and 52 letters relate to the Sefirot of Malchut. Malchut represents manifestation. Shir HaShirim is described as a love song between HaShem and the Children of Israel.
Explanations
Honey represents the left column and the concept of building a vessel. Milk represents the concept of fulfilling the vessel with Light and fulfillment. Levanon is actually the 50 Gates of the Heart. It represents the unity of Chochma and Binah. Wisdom and Understanding.
Eleventh Verse
Divrai HaYamim - First Chronicles Chapter 12 Verse 2
Hebrew
נשקי קשת מימינים ומשמאלים באבנים ובחצים בקשת מאחי שאול מבנימן
Transliteration
Nashoki Keshet Miminim Vemishmaelyim Beavnim Vebachatzim Bekeshet Mayachi Shaul Mebenaymin
English Translation
They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in slinging stones and in shooting arrows from the bow; they were of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.
chanoch's Commentary
Analysis
10 Words and 53 letters
See Above
Explanations
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