Book of Psalms
psalms in the Bible encompasses the believer's communion with God through devotion and spiritual practice.
150
Chapters
2,461
Verses
206
Cross-Refs
26
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- David and others
- Date Written
- c. 1410-450 BC
- Category
- Poetry / Wisdom
- Chapters
- 150
- Verses
- 2,461
- Testament
- Old Testament
About the Book of Psalms
The Book of Psalms, called 'Tehillim' in Hebrew meaning 'praises,' serves as the divinely inspired hymnal and prayer collection for God's people across all ages. Containing 150 sacred poems, it is the longest book in the Bible and captures the entire range of human experience and emotion before God—from exuberant praise to deep sorrow, from unwavering confidence to urgent supplication, from gratitude to complaint, and from reflection to intercession. These psalms are at once deeply personal and richly communal, giving expression to individual hearts while shaping the worship life of the covenant community.
Read the full Psalms study guide →Famous Verses
“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
Topical Index
26 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Of Moses, celebrating the deliverance at the Red Sea
Didactic songs composed by Moses, celebrating the providence, righteousness, and judgments of God
Song of Deborah, celebrating Israel' s victory over Sisera
Of Hannah, in thankfulness for a
Of David
In celebrating his deliverance
Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
At the close of his reign
Of Isaiah
Of Hezekiah, celebrating deliverance from death
Of Mary
Elisabeth
Zacharias
AFFLICTIONS
DIDACTIC
HISTORICAL
IMPRECATORY
INTERCESSIONAL
MESSIANIC
PENITENTIAL
PRAISE
For God' s attributes
PROPHETIC
THANKSGIVING
For God' s goodness to good men
... and 1 more sub-topics
Key Verses
Exodus 15:1-19
Of Moses, celebrating the deliverance at the Red Sea
Deuteronomy 32:1-43
Didactic songs composed by Moses, celebrating the providence, righteousness, and judgments of God
Judges 5
Song of Deborah, celebrating Israel' s victory over Sisera
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Of Hannah, in thankfulness for a
2 Samuel 22
In celebrating his deliverance
1 Chronicles 16:7-36
Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
2 Samuel 23:2-7
At the close of his reign
Isaiah 12
Of Isaiah
Isaiah 38:9-20
Of Hezekiah, celebrating deliverance from death
Luke 1:46-55
Of Mary