Psalms is Israel's hymnbook and prayer book, expressing the full range of human emotion in relationship with God, from deep lament to exuberant praise.
150
Chapters
2,456
Total Verses
David and others
Author
1410-450 BC
Date Written
Psalms of David - Man and Creation
Psalms of David/Korah - Nation of Israel
Psalms of Asaph - Sanctuary
Anonymous - God's Reign
Mixed - Praise and Torah
Blessings of the righteous and the wicked's downfall
The Lord's decree on His anointed king's reign
David's prayer for protection from enemies
David calls for God's mercy and peace
Seeking God's guidance and protection from foes
David's plea for mercy in sickness and trouble
David asks God to judge the wicked
Praise for God's creation and human dignity
David praises God for judging the wicked
David laments the arrogance of the wicked
Confidence in God's righteous judgment
David asks God to protect the oppressed
David seeks God's light amid despair
Denouncing the godlessness of mankind
Qualities required to dwell with God
Joy and security found in the Lord
David's plea for defense against enemies
David praises God for victory over foes
Creation and law reveal God's glory
David prays for the king's success
Praise for God's strength and blessings
David's lament and trust amid suffering
God's guidance and care for His people
God's sovereignty over the earth
David seeks God's mercy and instruction
David's confidence in his righteousness
Trust in God amid fear and enemies
David asks God to hear his cry
God's powerful voice over creation
Joy after God's rescue from death
David's refuge and deliverance in trouble
Joy of forgiveness and God's protection
Praise for God's creative power and plans
God's deliverance and care for the righteous
David asks God to fight his enemies
Contrast of wickedness and God's mercy
Patience and trust in God's justice
David's confession of sin and suffering
Reflection on life's fleeting nature
God's help and patience praised
David seeks mercy in sickness
Soul thirsts for God amid distress
David asks for God's light and truth
Remembering God's past deeds amid defeat
Praise for the king's majesty and bride
Confidence in God amid chaos
Praise for God's universal kingship
Zion's beauty and God's protection
Wealth cannot redeem the soul
God calls for sincere worship
David's confession and plea for mercy
God's judgment on the deceitful
Denial of God leads to corruption
David asks God to save from enemies
David's anguish over betrayal and enemies
Confidence amid fear of enemies
Seeking refuge under God's wings
God's justice against corrupt rulers
David prays for rescue from foes
David seeks God's help in battle
David's trust in God's shelter
Waiting quietly for God's salvation
Desire for God's presence and strength
God will protect from secret plots
Thanksgiving for God's blessings on earth
Call to worship and thanksgiving
God's favor for all nations
Celebration of God's power and kingship
David's plea for rescue from enemies
Request for swift help from God
David's lifelong reliance on the Lord
Blessings and justice for the righteous king
David's struggle with envy and faith
Plea for God's help amid destruction
God's sovereignty over nations
God's majesty causes fear among enemies
Seeking comfort in God's mighty deeds
History of God's care and Israel's sin
Lament over Jerusalem's destruction
Israel's plea for God's revival
God's provision and Israel's disobedience
God condemns unjust earthly judges
Plea for defeat of hostile nations
Joy in dwelling with the Lord
Seeking God's mercy and salvation
David's humble plea for help
Zion as the birthplace of nations
Cry for help amid deep despair
Praise and lament over God's promises
Human frailty contrasted with God's timelessness
Assurance of God's care and refuge
Praise for God's works and justice
The Lord reigns with majesty and strength
Call for God to punish the wicked
Invitation to praise and obey God
Proclaim God's glory to all nations
God's righteous rule over the earth
Sing to the Lord a new song
Exaltation of God's holiness and justice
Call to joyful worship and praise
David's commitment to righteous living
Cry for help and God's eternal nature
Praise for God's mercy and forgiveness
Celebration of God's sustaining power
Recalling God's covenant and deliverance
Confession of Israel's sins and God's mercy
Thanksgiving for God's deliverance
David's confident prayer for victory
David's plea against deceitful enemies
Messianic prophecy of priest and king
Thanksgiving for God's righteous deeds
The blessings of the righteous
God's exaltation above all nations
Israel's exodus from Egypt
God's glory versus idols
Gratitude for God's answered prayer
Call for all peoples to praise God
Thanksgiving for God's enduring mercy
Meditations on God's Word and commandments
Cry for deliverance from lying lips
Assurance of God's protection
Prayer for peace in the city of God
Dependence on God's mercy
Thanksgiving for God's protection
Security of those who trust God
God's restoration brings great joy
Success depends on the Lord's blessing
Prosperity for those who fear the Lord
Israel's deliverance from enemies
Hope in God's forgiveness
David's peaceful trust in God
God's promise to establish David's throne
Blessing of brethren dwelling together
Call to bless the Lord at night
God's mighty acts in history
Thanksgiving for God's enduring mercy
Weeping by the rivers of Babylon
Praise for God's steadfast love and faithfulness
God's intimate knowledge and presence
Deliverance from evil men
David's plea for righteous living
Cry for help from prison
Seeking God's guidance and deliverance
Praise for God's deliverance and provision
Exalting God's greatness and compassion
Praise for God's help and justice
God's care for Jerusalem and creation
All creation praises the Lord
Joyful praise and God's justice
Call to praise God with music
Now that you have read the overview, test your Psalms knowledge.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalm 23:1
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalm 119:105
“Be still, and know that I am God.”Psalm 46:10