psalms

a study of the book of psalms

Here’s my journey walking through the book of Psalms…

Psalm 99

Psalm 99 The LORD Our God Is Holy (1) The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth […]

Psalm 98

Psalm 98 Make a Joyful Noise to the LORD A Psalm (1) Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous […]

Psalm 97

Psalm 97 The LORD Reigns (1) The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! (2) Clouds and thick darkness are […]

Psalm 96

Psalm 96 Worship in the Splendor of Holiness (1) Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! (2) […]

Psalm 95

Psalm 95 Let Us Sing Songs of Praise (1) Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the […]

Psalm 94

Psalm 94 The LORD Will Not Forsake His People (1) O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth! (2) Rise up, O […]

Psalm 93

Psalm 93 The LORD Reigns (1) The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his […]

Psalm 92

Psalm 92 How Great Are Your Works A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath. (1) It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to […]

Psalm 91

Psalm 91 My Refuge and My Fortress (1) He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the […]

Psalm 90

Psalm 90 From Everlasting to Everlasting A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. (1) Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. […]

Psalm 89

Read Psalm 89 in your Bible or on the Bible app on your phone. Psalm 89 I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the […]

Psalm 88

Psalm 88 I Cry Out Day and Night Before You A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath […]

Psalm 87

Psalm 87 Glorious Things of You Are Spoken A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song. (1) On the holy mount stands the city […]

Psalm 86

Psalm 86 Great Is Your Steadfast Love A Prayer of David. (1) Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and […]

Psalm 85

Psalm 85 Revive us Again. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. (1) LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored […]

Psalm 84

Psalm 84 My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. […]

Psalm 83

Psalm 83 O God, Do Not Keep Silence A Song. A Psalm of Asaph. (1)O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace […]

Psalm 82

Psalm 82 Rescue the Weak and Needy A Psalm of Asaph. (1)God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the […]

Psalm 81

Psalm 81 Oh, That My People Would Listen to Me To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. (1)Sing aloud to God our strength; […]

Psalm 80

Psalm 80 For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. (1)Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, […]

Psalm 79

Psalm 79 A psalm of Asaph. (1)O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to […]

Psalm 78

Psalm 78 is 72 verses long, so I will not write it here. You can read it on your own or listen to it on […]

Psalm 77

Psalm 77 In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. (1)I cry aloud to […]

Psalm 76

Psalm 76 Who Can Stand Before You? To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. (1)In Judah God is known; his […]

Psalm 75

Psalm 75 God Will Judge with Equity To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. (1)We give thanks to […]

Psalm 74

Psalm 74 Arise, O God, Defend Your Cause A Maskil of Asaph. (1)O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger […]

Psalm 73

Psalm 73 Book Three God Is My Strength and Portion Forever A Psalm of Asaph. (1)Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are […]

Psalm 72

Psalm 72 Give the King Your Justice Of Solomon. (1)Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! (2)May he […]

Psalm 71

Psalm 71 (1)In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. (2)In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn […]

Psalm 70

Psalm 70 O LORD, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. (1)Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O LORD, […]

Psalm 69

Psalm 69 Save Me, O God To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. Of David. (1)Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to […]

Psalm 68

Psalm 68 God Shall Scatter His Enemies To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. (1)God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and […]

Psalm 67

Psalm 67 Make Your Face Shine upon Us To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. (1)May God be gracious to us and […]

Psalm 66

Psalm 66 How Awesome Are Your Deeds To the choirmaster. A Song. A Psalm. (1)Shout for joy to God, all the earth; (2)sing the glory […]

Psalm 65

Psalm 65 O God of Our Salvation To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. (1)Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, […]

Psalm 64

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Psalm 63

 Psalm 63: I thirst for you Psalm 63 A psalm of David. When he was in the desert of Judah.   (1)You, God, are my […]

Psalm 62

Psalm 62: a song in silence Psalm 62 My Soul Waits for God Alone To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.   […]

Psalm 61

 Psalm 61: the Rock that is higher than I Psalm 61 Lead Me to the Rock To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. O David.   […]

Psalm 60

Psalm 60: Hope in the Lord Psalm 60 He Will Tread Down Our Foes To the choirmaster: according to Shushan Eduth. A Miktam of David; […]

Psalm 59

Psalm 59: God with us. Psalm 59 Deliver Me from My Enemies To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when […]

Psalm 58

Psalm 58: waiting on the Lord’s judgment Psalm 58 For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. […]

Psalm 57

Psalm 57: a golden Psalm Psalm 57 Let Your Glory Be over All the Earth To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam […]

Psalm 56

Psalm 56: a silent dove in a distant place Psalm 56 For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.”  […]

Psalm 55

Psalm 55: cast your burden on the Lord Psalm 55 Cast Your Burden on the LORD To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments.  A Maskil of […]

Psalm 54

 Psalm 54: God is my deliverer Psalm 54 The Lord Upholds My Life To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the […]

Psalm 53

Psalm 53: a psalm restated Psalm 53 There Is None Who Does Good To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.   (1)The […]

Psalm 52

Psalm 52: God’s faithfulness during evil times Psalm 52 The Steadfast Love of God Endures To the choirmaster. A Maskil of David, when Doeg, the […]

Psalm 51

Psalm 51: a broken spirit Psalm 51 Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the […]

Psalm 50

 Psalm 50: God speaks. Psalm 50 God Himself is Judge A Psalm of Asaph.   (1)The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the […]

Psalm 49

 Psalm 49: The Good News Psalm 49 Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. […]

Psalm 48

Psalm 48: Mount Zion–yesterday, today, tomorrow Psalm 48 A song. A psalm of the sons of Korah.   (1)Great is the LORD, and most worthy […]

Psalm 47

Psalm 47: a prophecy Psalm 47 God is King Over All the Earth To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.   (1)Clap […]

Psalm 46

Psalm 46: a mighty fortress is our God Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song.   (1)God […]

Psalm 45

Psalm 45: a song of Jesus Psalm 45 For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.”  Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. […]

Psalm 44

Psalm 44: Our fathers have told us… Psalm 44 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.   (1)We have heard […]

Psalm 43

 Psalm 43: a continuation Psalm 43   (1)Vindicate me, my God, and plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are […]

Psalm 42

 Psalm 42: an exile in despair BOOK II Psalm 42-72   Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. […]

Psalm 41

 Psalm 41: mine own familiar friend Psalm 41 For the director of music. A psalm of David.   (1)Blessed are those who have regard for […]

Psalm 40

Psalm 40: a new song Psalm 40 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.   (1)I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned […]

Psalm 39

Psalm 39: just a shadow Psalm 39 What is the Measure of My Days To the choirmaster: to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.   (1)I […]

Psalm 38

Psalm 38: hope for a sinner Psalm 38 A psalm of David. A petition.   (1)LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline […]

Psalm 37

 Psalm 37: a lesson on waiting for the Lord Psalm 37 Of David.   (1)Do not fret because of those wo are evil or be […]

Psalm 36

 Psalm 36: the Greatness of God’s Love Psalm 36 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the LORD.   (1)I have a […]

Psalm 35

 Psalm 35: defend me, my God Psalm 35 Of David.   (1)Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against […]

Psalm 34

 Psalm 34: A Thanksgiving Poem Psalm 34 Of David.  When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.   […]

Psalm 33

Psalm 33: only to praise the LORD! Psalm 33   (1)Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise […]

Psalm 32

 Psalm 32: the gospel of forgiveness Psalm 32 A Maskil of David.   (1)Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. […]

Psalm 31

 Psalm 31: “mosaic of misery and mercy” Psalm 31 For the director of music. A psalm of David.   (1)In you, LORD, I have taken […]

Psalm 30

Psalm 30: David’s Palace Psalm 30 A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.   (1)I will exalt you, LORD, for […]

Psalm 29

Psalm 29: the glory of the LORD in the storm Psalm 29 A psalm of David.   (1)Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe […]

Psalm 28

 Psalm 28: curses & an inheritance Psalm 28 Of David   (1)To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf […]

Psalm 27

Psalm 27: hide and seek Psalm 27 Of David.   (1)The LORD is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold […]

Psalm 26

Psalm 26: standing upon level ground Psalm 26 Of David.   (1)Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the […]

Psalm 25

Psalm 25: whispers from heaven Psalm 25 Of David (1)In you, LORD my God, I put my trust. (2)I trust in you; do not let […]

Psalm 24

Psalm 24: the King of glory Psalm 24 A psalm of David. (1)The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all […]

Psalm 23

Psalm 23: My Good Shepherd Psalm 23 A psalm of David (1)The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. (2)He makes me lie down in […]

Psalm 22

Psalm 22: the psalm of the cross Psalm 22 For the director of music. To the tune of “The Doe of the Morning.” A psalm […]

Psalm 21

Psalm 21: praise & rejoice Psalm 21 For the director of music. A psalm of David (1)The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is […]

Psalm 20

Psalm 20: prepare for battle Psalm 20 For the director of music. A psalm of David. (1)May the LORD answer you when you are in […]

Psalm 19

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Psalm 18

Psalm 18: the grateful retrospect Psalm 18 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the LORD.  He sang to the LORD the […]

Psalm 17

Psalm 17: the apple of the Lord’s eye Psalm 17 A prayer of David. (1)Hear me, LORD, my plea is just; listen to my cry. […]

Psalm 16

Psalm 16: The Golden Secret Psalm Psalm 16 A Miktam of David. (1)Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. (2)I say […]

Psalm 15

Psalm 15: to be blameless & upright Psalm 15 A psalm of David. (1)LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on […]

Psalm 14

Psalm 14: poor in spirit Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David. (1)The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They […]

Psalm 13

Note: It’s interesting that I skipped Psalm 12! I remember starting it! Sure, I’m a bit scattered and heaven knows we are under some stress […]

Psalm 12

Psalm 12: the Word of God Psalm 12 To the choirmaster: according to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. (1)Save, O LORD, for the godly […]

Psalm 11

Psalm 11: the cup of confidence in the Lord Psalm 11 For the director of music. Of David. (1)In the LORD I take refuge. How […]

Psalm 10

Psalm 10: KING for ever and ever Psalm 10 (1)Why, LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? . […]

Psalm 9

Psalm 9: count my blessings Psalm 9 For the director music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David. . […]

Psalm 8

Psalm 8: a joyful song Psalm 8 For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. . (1)LORD, our Lord, how majestic […]

Psalm 7

Psalm 7: God’s Faithfulness Psalm 7 A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjamite. . (1)LORD my God, I […]

Psalm 6

Psalm 6: a voice in our tears Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. . […]

Psalm 5

Psalm 5: A Morning Prayer Psalm 5 For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. (1) Listen to my words, LORD, consider […]

Psalm 4

Psalm 4: David finds solitude with God Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David . (1)Answer me when […]

Psalm 3

Day 3: David’s Great Sadness   Psalm3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. . (1)LORD, how many are my foes! […]

Psalm 2

Day 2: Orphaned Book End x2 Psalm 2 (1)Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? (2)The kings of the earth rise up […]

Psalm 1

Day 1: The Orphan Bookend Psalm 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked  or stand in the way that […]

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