a study of the book of psalms
Have you ever wanted to study the psalms as a whole book? Ever wondered about the 5W’s (Who, What, Where, When, Why)?
Well, I am no expert, but I’ve spent years researching all of that. Why? You may ask. Well, this thing called Covid happened (remember that? Pah!) and I needed something to do, and I desperately needed to reconnect with God.
So, jump in with me! Download the pdf or read the individual blog posts below. But don’t wait, I have so much to tell you.
And God has so much to show you about His faithfulness and how much He loves you.
The Book of Psalms has been a royal banquet to me, and in feasting upon its contents I have seemed to eat angels’ food.
Charles Spurgeon
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Psalm 28:7- a thought to share
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What King David’s Psalms Taught Me- 4/4
David KNEW God. David lived some 800 years before Jesus was born. If you’re unfamiliar with Bible history, that is solid Old Testament times.…
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What can we learn from King David’s Psalms? Part 3
David was not perfect. He made BIG mistakes. But God still called him “a man after his own heart.” Have you heard of Uriah…
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What King David’s Psalms Taught Me- Part 2
David did not trust in his own strength despite being a great leader of renowned warriors. Do you know about David’s Mighty Men? There…
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What King David’s Psalms Taught Me
Who was David? David lived around 1000 BC. He reigned for forty years as king over the tribes of Israel, building the Jewish city…
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Psalm 150
Read Psalm 150 Psalm 150 closes the entire Psalter in a sort of doxology. There is no teaching, no explaining, just Hallelu Yah. We have…
Psalm 149
Read Psalm 149 This is a new song! Psalm 149 is number four of five psalms referred to as the “Hallelujah Psalms.” But the author…
Psalm 148
Read Psalm 148 It is a song of nature and of grace. As a flash of lightning flames through space and enwraps both heaven and…
Psalm 147
Read Psalm 147 Psalm 147 is the second of five songs called the “Hallelujah Psalms.” Psalms 146-150- the last five songs of the Psalter- are…
Psalm 146
Read Psalm 146 And here begins what are traditionally called the “Hallelujah Psalms.” Psalms 146-150 are a great hallelujah chorus of praise! Each of the…
Psalm 145
Read Psalm 145A psalm of praise. Of David. Psalm 145 is titled, A Song of God’s Majesty and Love, A Praise of David (NKJV); Praise…
Psalm 144
Psalm 144Of David. Of David. A Psalm of David. Psalm 144 is clearly David’s hand. Bible scholars point out wording in verses 2 and 10…
Psalm 143
Read Psalm 143A psalm of David. Psalm 143 is one of seven psalms referred to as the Penitential Psalms (Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102,…
Psalm 142
Read Psalm 142A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. Psalm 142 is titled, You are my refuge (ESV); A plea…
Psalm 141
Read Psalm 141A psalm of David David was in distress when he penned this psalm, pursued, it is most likely, by Saul, that violent man.…
Psalm 140
Read Psalm 140For the director of music. A psalm of David. Psalm 140 is titled, Prayer for Deliverance from Evil Men (NKJV); Prayer for Protection…
Psalm 139
Read Psalm 139For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. Psalm 139 was written by David and dedicated to the Chief Musician (some translations…
Psalm 138
Read Psalm 138Of David. Psalm 138 brings us right back to the singer of songs and author of poems, the mighty warrior and shepherd king,…
Psalm 137
Read Psalm 137 Psalm 137 is a sharp contrast to the last few psalms. No more Song of Ascents, no more “praise the Lord” or…
Psalm 135
Read Psalm 135 Hallelujah. Praise the Lord. In Hebrew, Hallelu Yah. Psalm 135 is a beautiful compilation of many texts already in the Old Testament.…
Psalm 134
Read Psalm 134A song of ascents. Psalm 134 is the last of fifteen psalms referred to as Song of Ascents, Pilgrim Songs, Song of Degrees,…
Psalm 133
Read Psalm 133A song of ascents. Of David. Psalm 133 is number fourteen of fifteen psalms referred to as Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees,…
Psalm 132
Read Psalm 132A song of ascents. Psalm 132 is the thirteenth of fifteen psalms referred to as Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees, Song of…
Psalm 131
Read Psalm 131A song of ascents. Of David. The International Children’s Bible translates Psalm 131:3, But I am calm and quiet. I am like a…
Psalm 130
Read Psalm 130A song of ascents. What a beautiful song of God’s unfailing love and forgiveness. Psalm 130 is one of fifteen psalms called the…
Psalm 129
Read Psalm 129A song of ascents. Psalm 129 is the tenth of fifteen psalms referred to as Song of Ascents (or Pilgrim Psalms, Song of…
Psalm 128
Read Psalm 128A song of ascents. Psalm 128 is the ninth of fifteen psalms referred to as the Song of Ascents, sometimes called the Song…
Psalm 127
Read Psalm 127A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Psalm 127 is one of fifteen psalms commonly called the Song of Ascents. These psalms are also…
Psalm 126
Read Psalm 126A song of ascents Psalm 126 is titled Restore Our Fortunes, O LORD, A Song of Ascents (ESV); Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity.…
Psalm 125
Read Psalm 125A song of ascents The 18th century English minister Matthew Henry wrote a commentary about the Book of Psalms. He explained Psalm 125…
Psalm 124
Read Psalm 124A song of ascents. Of David. Psalm 124 is titled, The LORD the Defense of His People A Song of Ascents. Of David…
Psalm 123
Read Psalm 123A song of ascents. Psalm 123 is the fourth of fifteen psalms titled, Song of Ascents (also called Pilgrim Songs, Gradual Psalms, Song…
Psalm 122
Read Psalm 122A song of ascents. Of David. Psalm 122 is a Psalm of Ascents, also called Pilgrim Psalms, Song of Steps, Song of Degrees,…
Psalm 121
Read Psalm 121A song of ascents. Father in heaven, may the words of this song speak to our hearts, and may we remember the truth…
Psalm 120
Read Psalm 120A song of ascents. Psalms 120-134 are called the Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees, Song of Steps, Gradual Psalms, or Pilgrim Songs.…
Psalm 119
And now we come to Psalm 119 with its whopping 176 verses! Psalm 119 is daunting to read, let alone to study. But here are…
Psalm 118
Read Psalm 118 Psalm 118 is the last of what Bible scholars call the Egyptian Hallel Psalms (Psalms 113-118). Hallel is the Hebrew word for…
Psalm 117
Read Psalm 117 Interestingly, Psalm 117 is the middle chapter of the Bible and the shortest with only two verses. This may just be fun…
Psalm 116
Read Psalm 116 Psalms 113-118 are called the Egyptian Hallel psalms and are sung during Passover as a time to remember God’s mercies and power…
Psalm 115
Read Psalm 115 Psalm 115 is part of what Bible scholars call the Egyptian Hallel, Psalms 113-118. These six psalms are sung during the Passover…
Psalm 114
Read Psalm 114Tremble at the Presence of the Lord Psalm 114 is titled The Power of God in His Deliverance of Israel (NKJV), God’s Deliverance…
Psalm 113
Read Psalm 113Who Is like the LORD Our God? Psalm 113 is titled Praise for God’s Kindness (ICB), The Majesty and Condescension of God (NKJV),…
Psalm 112
Read Psalm 112The Righteous Will Never Be Moved Psalm 111 and Psalm 112 are sometimes called twin or companion psalms. Both are acrostic poems probably…
Psalm 111
Read Psalm 111Great Are the LORD’s Works The first line of Psalm 111 is Hallelujah, Praise the Lord. From there on, Psalm 111 is an…
Psalm 110
Read Psalm 110Sit at My Right HandA Psalm of David. This psalm is pure gospel; it is only, and wholly, concerning Christ, the Messiah promised…
Psalm 109
Read Psalm 109Help Me, O LORD My GodTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Psalm 109 is titled: Plea for Judgment of False Accusers (NKJV),…
Psalm 108
Read Psalm 108With God We Shall Do ValiantlyA Song. A Psalm of David. Psalm 108 is titled: Assurance of God’s Victory over Enemies (NKJV), God…
Psalm 107
Book Five Read Psalm 107 Let the Redeemed of the LORD say so (ESV). Thanksgiving to the LORD for His Great Works of Deliverance (NKJV).…
Psalm 106
Read Psalm 106 Psalm 106 is titled Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good in the ESV, Joy in Forgiveness of Israel’s Sins…
Psalm 105
Read Psalm 105 Psalm 105 is titled Tell of All His Wondrous Works in the ESV. The NKJV titles it The Eternal Faithfulness of the…
Psalm 104
Read Psalm 104O LORD My God, You Are Very Great Psalm 104 has no recorded author nor is the date something scholars are certain of.…
Psalm 103
Read Psalm 103Bless the LORD, O My SoulOf David. A Psalm of David. David was a man who knew suffering and pain. He was the…
Psalm 102
Read Psalm 102Do Not Hide Your Face From MeA Prayer of one afflicted, when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the LORD.…
Psalm 101
Read Psalm 101I Will Walk with IntegrityA Psalm of David. A Psalm of David. The New King James Version titles Psalm 101, Promised Faithfulness to…
Psalm 100
Read Psalm 100His Steadfast Love Endures ForeverA Psalm for giving thanks. Psalm 100 is simply titled, A psalm. For giving grateful praise, in the NIV.…
Psalm 99
Read Psalm 99The LORD Our God Is Holy This may be called THE SANCTUS or THE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY PSALM, for the word “holy” is…
Psalm 98
Psalm 98Make a Joyful Noise to the LORDA Psalm In the NKJV, Psalm 98 is titled, A Song of Praise to the LORD for His…
Psalm 97
Read Psalm 97The LORD Reigns The LORD Reigns! (ESV) A Song of Praise to the Sovereign LORD! (NKJV) God the Supreme Ruler! (GNT) A Hymn…
Psalm 96
Read Psalm 96Worship in the Splendor of Holiness The New King James Version titles this psalm: A Song of Praise to God Coming in Judgment.…
Psalm 95
Read Psalm 95Let Us Sing Songs of Praise A Song of Praise and A Call to Worship and Obedience. Have you heard some of the…
Psalm 94
Read Psalm 94The LORD Will Not Forsake His People The New American Standard Bible titles this psalm: The LORD Implored to Avenge His People. The…
Psalm 93
Read Psalm 93The LORD Reigns The NKJV titles this psalm: The Eternal Reign of the LORD. The NASB titles it: The Majesty of the LORD.…
Psalm 92
Read Psalm 92How Great Are Your WorksA Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath. In the New King James Version of the Bible, Psalm 92 is…
Psalm 91
Read Psalm 91My Refuge and My Fortress The NKJV titles this psalm: Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God. The NASB titles it: Security…
Psalm 90
Read Psalm 90From Everlasting to EverlastingA Prayer of Moses, the man of God. Psalm 90 begins Book Four of the Psalter (Psalms 90-106). The New…
Psalm 89
Read Psalm 89 in your Bible or on the Bible app on your phone. Read Psalm 89I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the…
Psalm 88
Read Psalm 88I Cry Out Day and Night Before YouA Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth.…
Psalm 87
Read Psalm 87Glorious Things of You Are SpokenA Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song. The NASB1995 titles Psalm 87: The Privileges of Citizenship…
Psalm 86
Read Psalm 86Great Is Your Steadfast LoveA Prayer of David. Psalm 86 is a beautiful prayer of David. Some modern scholars have tried to dispute…
Psalm 85
Read Psalm 85Revive us Again.To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. The NKJV titles Psalm 85: Prayer that the LORD will Restore…
Psalm 84
Read Psalm 84My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORDTo the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. The…
Psalm 83
Read Psalm 83O God, Do Not Keep SilenceA Song. A Psalm of Asaph. The NKJV titles Psalm 83: Prayer to Frustrate Conspiracy Against Israel. A…
Psalm 82
Read Psalm 82Rescue the Weak and NeedyA Psalm of Asaph. The NKJV titles Psalm 82: A Plea for Justice. A Psalm of Asaph. The NASB1995…
Psalm 81
Read Psalm 81Oh, That My People Would Listen to MeTo the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. The NKJV titles Psalm 81: An Appeal…
Psalm 80
Read Psalm 80For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. Psalm 80 is titled: Prayer…
Psalm 79
Read Psalm 79A psalm of Asaph. Psalm 79 is titled: How Long, O LORD? (ESV); A Dirge and a Prayer for Israel, Destroyed by Enemies…
Psalm 78
Read Psalm 78A maskil of Asaph. Psalm 78 is titled: Tell the Coming Generation (ESV), God’s Kindness to Rebellious Israel (NKJV), and God’s Guidance of…
Psalm 77
Read Psalm 77In the Day of Trouble I Seek the LordTo the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. Psalm 77 is titled: The…
Psalm 76
Read Psalm 76Who Can Stand Before You?To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. Psalm 76 is titled: The Majesty of…
Psalm 75
Read Psalm 75God Will Judge with EquityTo the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. Psalm 75 is titled: Thanksgiving…
Psalm 74
Read Psalm 74Arise, O God, Defend Your CauseA Maskil of Asaph. Psalm 74 is titled: A Plea for Relief from Oppressors (NKJV), An Appeal against…
Psalm 73
Read Psalm 73Book ThreeGod Is My Strength and Portion ForeverA Psalm of Asaph. Psalm 73 begins Book Three of the Psalter in the Old Testament…
Psalm 72
Read Psalm 72Give the King Your JusticeOf Solomon. Psalm 72 closes Book Two of the Psalter (Psalms 42-72). Titled Glory and Universality of the Messiah’s…
Psalm 71
Read Psalm 71 Titled: Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent (ESV), God the Rock of Salvation (NKJV). Here are titles given by Bible…
Psalm 70
Read Psalm 70O LORD, Do Not DelayTo the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. Psalm 70’s title in the New King James Version: Prayer…
Psalm 69
Read Psalm 69Save Me, O GodTo the choirmaster: according to Lilies. Of David. The NKJV titles this psalm: An Urgent Plea for Help in Trouble.…
Psalm 68
Read Psalm 68God Shall Scatter His EnemiesTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. The Glory of God in His Goodness to Israel (NKJV).…
Psalm 67
Read Psalm 67Make Your Face Shine upon UsTo the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. What a beautiful little song full of praise…
Psalm 66
Read Psalm 66How Awesome Are Your DeedsTo the choirmaster. A Song. A Psalm. Psalm 66 is a song of praise. God has been good to…
Psalm 65
Read Psalm 65O God of Our SalvationTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. A Psalm of David; A Song. This is both a…
Psalm 64
Read Psalm 64For the director music. A psalm of David. Hide Me from the Wicked. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. (ESV) Oppressed by…
Psalm 63
Psalm 63: I thirst for You Read Psalm 63A psalm of David. When he was in the desert of Judah. My Soul Thirsts for You.…
Psalm 62
Psalm 62: a song of silence Psalm 62 My Soul Waits for God Alone To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. (1)…
Psalm 61
Psalm 61: the Rock that is higher than I Read Psalm 61Lead Me to the RockTo the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. To the…
Psalm 60
Psalm 60: hope in the Lord Read Psalm 60He Will Tread Down Our FoesTo the choirmaster: according to Shushan Eduth. A Miktam of David; for…
Psalm 59
Psalm 59 Read Psalm 59Deliver Me from My EnemiesTo the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to…
Psalm 58
Psalm 58: waiting for the Lord’s judgment Read Psalm 58For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.…
Psalm 57
Psalm 57: a golden psalm Read Psalm 57Let Your Glory Be over All the EarthTo the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy.A Miktam of David,…
Psalm 56
Psalm 56: a silent dove in a distant place Read Psalm 56For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of…
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. Read Psalm 54The Lord Upholds My LifeTo the choirmaster: with stringed instruments.A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went…
Psalm 53
Psalm 53 Read Psalm 53There Is None Who Does GoodTo the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. Read Psalm 14. Psalm 14 The…
Psalm 52
Psalm 52: God’s faithfulness during evil times Read Psalm 52The Steadfast Love of God EnduresTo the choirmaster. A Maskil of David, when Doeg, the Edomite,…
Psalm 51
Psalm 51: a broken spirit Read Psalm 51Create in Me a Clean Heart, O GodTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet…
Psalm 50
Psalm 50: God speaks Read Psalm 50God Himself is JudgeA Psalm of Asaph. Some translations title this particular Psalm: God as Judge or God the…
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