Psalms

Songs and prayers expressing worship, praise, and petition

Old Testament 150 Chapters Author: David and others
Worship Prayer Praise Trust

Chapters

Chapter 1

Righteousness

The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked

Contrasts the blessed life of the righteous with the fate of the wicked

Key Verses: Psalm 1:1, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 1:6

Righteousness Meditation on Scripture God's Care
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Chapter 2

Nations

The Reign of the Lord's Anointed

God's promise to establish His King on Zion despite opposition

Key Verses: Psalm 2:1, Psalm 2:6, Psalm 2:12

Nations Anointed Son Kiss
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Chapter 3

Shield

Save Me, O My God

David's prayer for deliverance from his enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 3:3, Psalm 3:5, Psalm 3:8

Shield Glory Sleep Salvation
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Chapter 4

Answer

Answer Me When I Call

David's evening prayer for God's favor and peace

Key Verses: Psalm 4:1, Psalm 4:3, Psalm 4:8

Answer Righteousness Peace Safety
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Chapter 5

Morning

Lead Me in Your Righteousness

Morning prayer for God's guidance and protection

Key Verses: Psalm 5:3, Psalm 5:8, Psalm 5:12

Morning Voice Righteousness Enemies
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Chapter 6

Gracious

O Lord, Deliver My Life

Prayer for mercy and healing in distress

Key Verses: Psalm 6:2, Psalm 6:4, Psalm 6:9

Gracious Heal Deliver Steadfast Love
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Chapter 7

Refuge

In You Do I Take Refuge

Prayer for justice against false accusers

Key Verses: Psalm 7:1, Psalm 7:8, Psalm 7:17

Refuge Save Judge Righteousness
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Chapter 8

Majestic

How Majestic Is Your Name

Praise for God's creation and care for humanity

Key Verses: Psalm 8:1, Psalm 8:4, Psalm 8:9

Majestic Name Glory Man
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Chapter 9

Thanks

I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds

Thanksgiving for God's justice and deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 9:1, Psalm 9:10, Psalm 9:18

Thanks Wonderful Deeds Trust Seek
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Chapter 10

Hide

Why Do You Hide Yourself

Question about God's apparent absence during wickedness

Key Verses: Psalm 10:1, Psalm 10:12, Psalm 10:17

Hide Trouble Arise Afflicted
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Chapter 11

Refuge

The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

Trust in God's righteous judgment from heaven

Key Verses: Psalm 11:1, Psalm 11:4, Psalm 11:7

Refuge Holy Temple Throne Test
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Chapter 12

Save

Save, O Lord, for the Godly One Is Gone

Prayer against lying and deceitful speech

Key Verses: Psalm 12:1, Psalm 12:6, Psalm 12:7

Save Godly Pure Words Refined
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Chapter 13

How Long

How Long, O Lord

Cry for help in times of prolonged suffering

Key Verses: Psalm 13:1, Psalm 13:5, Psalm 13:6

How Long Forget Steadfast Love Rejoice
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Chapter 14

Fool

The Fool Says, There Is No God

Description of the corruption of those who deny God

Key Verses: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 14:2, Psalm 14:7

Fool No God Corrupt Salvation
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Chapter 15

Sojourn

Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill

Qualifications for dwelling in God's presence

Key Verses: Psalm 15:1, Psalm 15:2, Psalm 15:5

Sojourn Holy Hill Blameless Never Moved
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Chapter 16

My Lord

You Are My Lord

Declaration of trust in God and hope in the future

Key Verses: Psalm 16:2, Psalm 16:8, Psalm 16:11

My Lord No Good Apart Right Hand Path of Life
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Chapter 17

Just Cause

Incline Your Ear to Me

Prayer for vindication and protection from enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 17:1, Psalm 17:6, Psalm 17:15

Just Cause Cry Answer Incline Ear
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Chapter 18

Rock

The Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress

David's song of deliverance from all his enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 18:2, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 18:46

Rock Fortress Deliverer Distress
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Chapter 19

Heavens

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

Praise for God's revelation in creation and His law

Key Verses: Psalm 19:1, Psalm 19:7, Psalm 19:14

Heavens Glory Law Perfect
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Chapter 20

Answer

May the Lord Answer You

Prayer for God's help in times of trouble

Key Verses: Psalm 20:1, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 20:9

Answer Trouble Trust Name
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Chapter 21

Strength

The King Rejoices in Your Strength

Thanksgiving for God's blessings on the king

Key Verses: Psalm 21:1, Psalm 21:7, Psalm 21:13

Strength King Salvation Trust
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Chapter 22

Forsaken

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me

Cry of suffering and ultimate trust in God's deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:16, Psalm 22:31

Forsaken Groaning Pierced Deliverance
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Chapter 23

God's Care

The Lord is My Shepherd

David's famous psalm about God's care and guidance

Key Verses: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 23:6

God's Care Guidance Comfort Eternal Security
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Chapter 24

Earth

The Earth Is the Lord's

Declaration of God's ownership and call to worship

Key Verses: Psalm 24:1, Psalm 24:3, Psalm 24:7

Earth Fullness Ascend Gates
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Chapter 25

Lift Up Soul

To You, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul

Prayer for guidance, forgiveness, and deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 25:1, Psalm 25:4, Psalm 25:14

Lift Up Soul Ways Friendship Covenant
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Chapter 26

Vindicate

Vindicate Me, O Lord

Prayer for vindication and commitment to integrity

Key Verses: Psalm 26:1, Psalm 26:8, Psalm 26:12

Vindicate Integrity Trust House of God
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Chapter 27

Light

The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation

Declaration of trust in God's protection and presence

Key Verses: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:14

Light Salvation Fear House of Lord
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Chapter 28

Call

To You, O Lord, I Call

Prayer for help and thanksgiving for answered prayer

Key Verses: Psalm 28:1, Psalm 28:6, Psalm 28:7

Call Rock Silent Blessed
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Chapter 29

Ascribe

Ascribe to the Lord Glory

Praise for God's power displayed in nature

Key Verses: Psalm 29:1, Psalm 29:4, Psalm 29:11

Ascribe Glory Voice Strength
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Chapter 30

Extol

Joy Comes with the Morning

Thanksgiving for deliverance from death

Key Verses: Psalm 30:1, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 30:12

Extol Drawn Up Anger Joy
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Chapter 31

Refuge

Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit

Prayer for deliverance and trust in God

Key Verses: Psalm 31:1, Psalm 31:5, Psalm 31:14

Refuge Commit Spirit Redeem Trust
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Chapter 32

Blessed

Blessed Is the One Whose Transgression Is Forgiven

Joy of forgiveness and confession of sin

Key Verses: Psalm 32:1, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 32:10

Blessed Forgiven Confess Forgive
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Chapter 33

Joy

Sing Joyfully to the Lord

Call to praise God for His creation and providence

Key Verses: Psalm 33:1, Psalm 33:4, Psalm 33:22

Joy Praise Word Steadfast Love
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Chapter 34

Bless

I Will Bless the Lord at All Times

Praise for God's deliverance and call to fear Him

Key Verses: Psalm 34:1, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 34:18

Bless Taste Refuge Near
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Chapter 35

Contend

Contend, O Lord, with Those Who Contend with Me

Prayer for vindication against enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 35:1, Psalm 35:9, Psalm 35:27

Contend Fight Rejoice Righteousness
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Chapter 36

Transgression

How Precious Is Your Steadfast Love

Contrast between wickedness and God's love

Key Verses: Psalm 36:1, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 36:9

Transgression Fear of God Steadfast Love Refuge
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Chapter 37

Fret Not

Fret Not Yourself Because of Evildoers

Wisdom about trusting God and not envying the wicked

Key Verses: Psalm 37:1, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 37:23

Fret Not Delight Desires Steps
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Chapter 38

Rebuke

Do Not Forsake Me, O Lord

Prayer for mercy in times of suffering and sin

Key Verses: Psalm 38:1, Psalm 38:15, Psalm 38:22

Rebuke Anger Wait Help
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Chapter 39

Guard Ways

I Said, I Will Guard My Ways

Meditation on the brevity of life and human frailty

Key Verses: Psalm 39:1, Psalm 39:4, Psalm 39:12

Guard Ways Tongue End Days
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Chapter 40

Wait

I Waited Patiently for the Lord

Thanksgiving for deliverance and prayer for continued help

Key Verses: Psalm 40:1, Psalm 40:8, Psalm 40:16

Wait Inclined Delight Will
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Chapter 41

Blessed

Blessed Is the One Who Considers the Poor

Prayer for healing and deliverance from enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 41:1, Psalm 41:4, Psalm 41:13

Blessed Poor Gracious Heal
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Chapter 42

Deer

As a Deer Pants for Flowing Streams

Longing for God's presence and worship

Key Verses: Psalm 42:1, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 42:11

Deer Pants Soul Hope
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Chapter 43

Vindicate

Send Out Your Light and Your Truth

Prayer for God's guidance and vindication

Key Verses: Psalm 43:1, Psalm 43:3, Psalm 43:5

Vindicate Defend Light Truth
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Chapter 44

Heard

O God, We Have Heard with Our Ears

Lament over God's apparent abandonment

Key Verses: Psalm 44:1, Psalm 44:8, Psalm 44:26

Heard Deeds Boast Thanks
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Chapter 45

Heart

My Heart Overflows with a Pleasing Theme

Wedding song celebrating the king and his bride

Key Verses: Psalm 45:1, Psalm 45:6, Psalm 45:11

Heart King Throne Kingdom
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Chapter 46

Refuge

God Is Our Refuge and Strength

Declaration of trust in God's protection

Key Verses: Psalm 46:1, Psalm 46:7, Psalm 46:10

Refuge Strength Hosts Be Still
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Chapter 47

Clap

Clap Your Hands, All Peoples

Call to praise God as King of all the earth

Key Verses: Psalm 47:1, Psalm 47:7, Psalm 47:9

Clap Shout Most High King
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Chapter 48

Great

Great Is the Lord and Greatly to Be Praised

Praise for Jerusalem and God's protection

Key Verses: Psalm 48:1, Psalm 48:8, Psalm 48:14

Great City Holy Mountain Zion
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Chapter 49

Hear

Hear This, All Peoples

Wisdom about the futility of trusting in wealth

Key Verses: Psalm 49:1, Psalm 49:12, Psalm 49:20

Hear Peoples Pomp Beasts
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Chapter 50

Mighty One

The Mighty One, God the Lord, Speaks

God's judgment on His people and call to true worship

Key Verses: Psalm 50:1, Psalm 50:14, Psalm 50:23

Mighty One Speaks Thanksgiving Glorifies
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Chapter 51

Repentance

A Prayer for Forgiveness

David's prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba

Key Verses: Psalm 51:1, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 51:17

Repentance Forgiveness Cleansing Renewed Heart
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Chapter 52

Boast

Why Do You Boast of Evil

Condemnation of the wicked and trust in God's love

Key Verses: Psalm 52:1, Psalm 52:8, Psalm 52:9

Boast Evil Steadfast Love Trust
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Chapter 53

Fool

The Fool Says, There Is No God

Description of the corruption of those who deny God

Key Verses: Psalm 53:1, Psalm 53:2, Psalm 53:6

Fool No God Corrupt Salvation
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Chapter 54

Save

O God, Save Me by Your Name

Prayer for deliverance from enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 54:1, Psalm 54:4, Psalm 54:7

Save Name Helper Delivered
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Chapter 55

Prayer

Give Ear to My Prayer, O God

Prayer for deliverance from treacherous friends

Key Verses: Psalm 55:1, Psalm 55:16, Psalm 55:22

Prayer Mercy Save Burden
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Chapter 56

Gracious

In God I Trust; I Shall Not Be Afraid

Trust in God despite persecution

Key Verses: Psalm 56:1, Psalm 56:3, Psalm 56:11

Gracious Tramples Afraid Trust
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Chapter 57

Merciful

Be Merciful to Me, O God

Prayer for mercy and praise for God's faithfulness

Key Verses: Psalm 57:1, Psalm 57:7, Psalm 57:11

Merciful Refuge Wings Steadfast
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Chapter 58

Decree

Do You Indeed Decree What Is Right

Prayer for justice against wicked rulers

Key Verses: Psalm 58:1, Psalm 58:6, Psalm 58:11

Decree Right Judge Teeth
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Chapter 59

Deliver

Deliver Me from My Enemies

Prayer for deliverance from bloodthirsty enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 59:1, Psalm 59:9, Psalm 59:17

Deliver Enemies Protect Strength
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Chapter 60

Rejected

O God, You Have Rejected Us

Prayer for restoration after military defeat

Key Verses: Psalm 60:1, Psalm 60:4, Psalm 60:12

Rejected Broken Angry Banner
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Chapter 61

Cry

Hear My Cry, O God

Prayer for God's protection and the king's reign

Key Verses: Psalm 61:1, Psalm 61:4, Psalm 61:8

Cry Prayer Rock Refuge
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Chapter 62

Wait

For God Alone My Soul Waits in Silence

Trust in God alone for salvation

Key Verses: Psalm 62:1, Psalm 62:5, Psalm 62:8

Wait Silence Salvation Trust
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Chapter 63

My God

O God, You Are My God

Longing for God's presence and praise

Key Verses: Psalm 63:1, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 63:8

My God Seek Thirst Steadfast Love
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Chapter 64

Voice

Hear My Voice, O God

Prayer for protection from secret plots

Key Verses: Psalm 64:1, Psalm 64:7, Psalm 64:10

Voice Complaint Arrow Rejoice
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Chapter 65

Praise

Praise Is Due to You, O God

Praise for God's goodness and provision

Key Verses: Psalm 65:1, Psalm 65:5, Psalm 65:9

Praise Zion Awesome Deeds Salvation
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Chapter 66

Shout

Shout for Joy to God

Call to praise God for His mighty works

Key Verses: Psalm 66:1, Psalm 66:5, Psalm 66:16

Shout Joy Glory Awesome
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Chapter 67

Gracious

May God Be Gracious to Us

Prayer for God's blessing and salvation

Key Verses: Psalm 67:1, Psalm 67:3, Psalm 67:7

Gracious Bless Face Shine Nations
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Chapter 68

Arise

God Shall Arise

Praise for God's victory and care for His people

Key Verses: Psalm 68:1, Psalm 68:5, Psalm 68:19

Arise Scattered Father Bears Up
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Chapter 69

Save

Save Me, O God

Cry for help in deep distress

Key Verses: Psalm 69:1, Psalm 69:13, Psalm 69:30

Save Waters Prayer Steadfast Love
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Chapter 70

Make Haste

Make Haste, O God, to Deliver Me

Urgent prayer for deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 70:1, Psalm 70:4, Psalm 70:5

Make Haste Deliver Seek Salvation
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Chapter 71

Refuge

In You, O Lord, Do I Take Refuge

Prayer for God's help in old age

Key Verses: Psalm 71:1, Psalm 71:9, Psalm 71:18

Refuge Shame Old Age Forsake
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Chapter 72

Justice

Give the King Your Justice

Prayer for the king's righteous rule

Key Verses: Psalm 72:1, Psalm 72:8, Psalm 72:17

Justice Righteousness Dominion Name
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Chapter 73

Good

Truly God Is Good to Israel

Struggle with the prosperity of the wicked

Key Verses: Psalm 73:1, Psalm 73:17, Psalm 73:28

Good Israel Understand Sanctuary
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Chapter 74

Cast Off

O God, Why Do You Cast Us Off Forever

Lament over the destruction of the sanctuary

Key Verses: Psalm 74:1, Psalm 74:12, Psalm 74:22

Cast Off Anger King Salvation
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Chapter 75

Thanks

We Give Thanks to You, O God

Praise for God's righteous judgment

Key Verses: Psalm 75:1, Psalm 75:7, Psalm 75:9

Thanks Name Wondrous Deeds Judgment
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Chapter 76

Known

In Judah God Is Known

Praise for God's victory over enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 76:1, Psalm 76:4, Psalm 76:11

Known Name Glorious Vows
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Chapter 77

Cry

I Cry Aloud to God

Meditation on God's past deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 77:1, Psalm 77:11, Psalm 77:13

Cry Remember Deeds Holy
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Chapter 78

Give Ear

Tell the Coming Generation

Teaching Israel's history to future generations

Key Verses: Psalm 78:1, Psalm 78:4, Psalm 78:72

Give Ear Teaching Children Glorious Deeds
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Chapter 79

Nations

How Long, O Lord

Prayer for vengeance on enemies who destroyed Jerusalem

Key Verses: Psalm 79:1, Psalm 79:8, Psalm 79:13

Nations Inheritance Temple Iniquities
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Chapter 80

Shepherd

Give Ear, O Shepherd of Israel

Prayer for restoration of God's people

Key Verses: Psalm 80:1, Psalm 80:3, Psalm 80:19

Shepherd Cherubim Restore Face Shine
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Chapter 81

Sing

Sing Aloud to God Our Strength

Call to worship and remember God's deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:6, Psalm 81:10

Sing Strength Relieved Egypt
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Chapter 82

Divine Council

God Has Taken His Place in the Divine Council

God's judgment on unjust judges

Key Verses: Psalm 82:1, Psalm 82:3, Psalm 82:8

Divine Council Judgment Justice Weak
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Chapter 83

Silence

O God, Do Not Keep Silence

Prayer for God to act against Israel's enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 83:1, Psalm 83:13, Psalm 83:18

Silence Peace Whirling Dust Name
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Chapter 84

Dwelling Place

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

Longing for God's house and presence

Key Verses: Psalm 84:1, Psalm 84:4, Psalm 84:10

Dwelling Place Courts Longs Better
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Chapter 85

Favorable

Revive Us Again

Prayer for restoration and God's favor

Key Verses: Psalm 85:1, Psalm 85:6, Psalm 85:13

Favorable Restored Revive Righteousness
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Chapter 86

Incline

Incline Your Ear, O Lord

Prayer for God's mercy and help

Key Verses: Psalm 86:1, Psalm 86:5, Psalm 86:15

Incline Answer Good Merciful
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Chapter 87

Holy Mount

On the Holy Mount Stands the City He Founded

Praise for Zion as the city of God

Key Verses: Psalm 87:1, Psalm 87:3, Psalm 87:6

Holy Mount City Zion Born
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Chapter 88

Salvation

O Lord, God of My Salvation

Cry of despair and prayer for help

Key Verses: Psalm 88:1, Psalm 88:6, Psalm 88:18

Salvation Cry Pit Dark
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Chapter 89

Steadfast Love

I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the Lord

Praise for God's covenant with David

Key Verses: Psalm 89:1, Psalm 89:14, Psalm 89:49

Steadfast Love Forever Faithfulness Throne
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Chapter 90

Dwelling Place

Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place

Meditation on God's eternity and human frailty

Key Verses: Psalm 90:1, Psalm 90:4, Psalm 90:12

Dwelling Place Generations Thousand Years Number Days
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Chapter 91

Dwells

He Who Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High

Trust in God's protection and care

Key Verses: Psalm 91:1, Psalm 91:4, Psalm 91:14

Dwells Shelter Wings Refuge
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Chapter 92

Good

It Is Good to Give Thanks to the Lord

Praise for God's works and the righteous

Key Verses: Psalm 92:1, Psalm 92:4, Psalm 92:12

Good Thanks Steadfast Love Righteous
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Chapter 93

Reigns

The Lord Reigns

Praise for God's majesty and power

Key Verses: Psalm 93:1, Psalm 93:4, Psalm 93:5

Reigns Majesty Strength Established
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Chapter 94

Vengeance

O Lord, God of Vengeance

Prayer for God's justice and comfort

Key Verses: Psalm 94:1, Psalm 94:12, Psalm 94:22

Vengeance Shine Discipline Stronghold
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Chapter 95

Sing

Oh Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord

Call to worship and warning against unbelief

Key Verses: Psalm 95:1, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 95:8

Sing Joyful Noise Worship Voice
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Chapter 96

New Song

Oh Sing to the Lord a New Song

Call to praise God among the nations

Key Verses: Psalm 96:1, Psalm 96:4, Psalm 96:13

New Song Earth Great Judge
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Chapter 97

Reigns

The Lord Reigns, Let the Earth Rejoice

Praise for God's righteous rule

Key Verses: Psalm 97:1, Psalm 97:6, Psalm 97:12

Reigns Rejoice Righteousness Glory
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Chapter 98

New Song

Oh Sing to the Lord a New Song

Praise for God's salvation and judgment

Key Verses: Psalm 98:1, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 98:9

New Song Marvelous Right Hand Sea
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Chapter 99

Reigns

The Lord Reigns

Praise for God's holiness and justice

Key Verses: Psalm 99:1, Psalm 99:5, Psalm 99:9

Reigns Tremble Cherubim Holy
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Chapter 100

Joyful Noise

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord

Call to worship and thanksgiving

Key Verses: Psalm 100:1, Psalm 100:3, Psalm 100:5

Joyful Noise Serve Gladness Made Us
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Chapter 101

Steadfast Love

I Will Sing of Steadfast Love and Justice

David's commitment to righteous living and just rule

Key Verses: Psalm 101:1, Psalm 101:2, Psalm 101:6

Steadfast Love Justice Integrity Blameless
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Chapter 102

Prayer

Do Not Hide Your Face from Me

Prayer of one afflicted and faint, pleading for God's help

Key Verses: Psalm 102:1, Psalm 102:17, Psalm 102:25

Prayer Distress Hide Face Speedily
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Chapter 103

Bless

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Praise for God's mercy and benefits to His people

Key Verses: Psalm 103:1, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 103:12

Bless Merciful Steadfast Love Transgressions
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Chapter 104

Great

O Lord My God, You Are Very Great

Praise for God's creation and provision in nature

Key Verses: Psalm 104:1, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:35

Great Splendor Majesty Creation
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Chapter 105

Thanks

Tell of All His Wonderful Works

Recounting God's faithfulness to Israel throughout history

Key Verses: Psalm 105:1, Psalm 105:4, Psalm 105:45

Thanks Wonderful Works Seek Statutes
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Chapter 106

Thanks

Give Thanks to the Lord, for He Is Good

Confession of Israel's sins and God's mercy

Key Verses: Psalm 106:1, Psalm 106:6, Psalm 106:47

Thanks Good Steadfast Love Sin
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Chapter 107

Thanks

Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So

Thanksgiving for God's deliverance in various circumstances

Key Verses: Psalm 107:1, Psalm 107:8, Psalm 107:43

Thanks Redeemed Steadfast Love Wisdom
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Chapter 108

Steadfast

With God We Shall Do Valiantly

David's prayer for victory and God's help

Key Verses: Psalm 108:1, Psalm 108:12, Psalm 108:13

Steadfast Melody Help Valiantly
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Chapter 109

Silent

Do Not Be Silent, O God of My Praise

Prayer for God's help against enemies and false accusers

Key Verses: Psalm 109:1, Psalm 109:21, Psalm 109:30

Silent Wicked Deceitful Steadfast Love
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Chapter 110

Right Hand

The Lord Says to My Lord

Prophetic psalm about the Messiah's priesthood and reign

Key Verses: Psalm 110:1, Psalm 110:4, Psalm 110:5

Right Hand Enemies Priest Melchizedek
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Chapter 111

Praise

Great Are the Lord's Works

Praise for God's works and the fear of the Lord

Key Verses: Psalm 111:1, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 111:10

Praise Thanks Fear of Lord Wisdom
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Chapter 112

Blessed

Blessed Is the One Who Fears the Lord

Description of the blessed life of the righteous

Key Verses: Psalm 112:1, Psalm 112:4, Psalm 112:9

Blessed Fear of Lord Light Righteousness
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Chapter 113

Praise

Who Is Like the Lord Our God

Praise for God's greatness and care for the lowly

Key Verses: Psalm 113:1, Psalm 113:4, Psalm 113:7

Praise High Glory Poor
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Chapter 114

Egypt

Tremble, O Earth

Celebration of God's power in the exodus from Egypt

Key Verses: Psalm 114:1, Psalm 114:7, Psalm 114:8

Egypt Sanctuary Dominion Tremble
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Chapter 115

Glory

Not to Us, O Lord

Praise to God and contrast with worthless idols

Key Verses: Psalm 115:1, Psalm 115:3, Psalm 115:9

Glory Name Steadfast Love Trust
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Chapter 116

Love

I Love the Lord

Thanksgiving for God's deliverance from death

Key Verses: Psalm 116:1, Psalm 116:15, Psalm 116:16

Love Heard Precious Servant
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Chapter 117

Praise

Praise the Lord, All Nations

Shortest psalm calling all nations to praise God

Key Verses: Psalm 117:1, Psalm 117:2

Praise Nations Steadfast Love Faithfulness
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Chapter 118

Thanks

Give Thanks to the Lord

Thanksgiving for God's salvation and deliverance

Key Verses: Psalm 118:1, Psalm 118:22, Psalm 118:24

Thanks Good Cornerstone Rejoice
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Chapter 119

God's Word

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

The longest psalm celebrating God's law and word

Key Verses: Psalm 119:9, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:105

God's Word Purity Heart Light
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Chapter 120

Distress

Deliver Me, O Lord

Prayer for deliverance from lying and deceitful people

Key Verses: Psalm 120:1, Psalm 120:2, Psalm 120:7

Distress Deliver Lying Peace
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Chapter 121

Help

My Help Comes from the Lord

Trust in God's protection and care

Key Verses: Psalm 121:1, Psalm 121:2, Psalm 121:8

Help Hills Made Keep
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Chapter 122

Glad

Let Us Go to the House of the Lord

Joy in going to worship at Jerusalem

Key Verses: Psalm 122:1, Psalm 122:6, Psalm 122:9

Glad House of Lord Jerusalem Bound Together
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Chapter 123

Lift Eyes

To You I Lift Up My Eyes

Prayer for God's mercy in the face of contempt

Key Verses: Psalm 123:1, Psalm 123:2, Psalm 123:4

Lift Eyes Enthroned Servants Look
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Chapter 124

Lord on Side

If It Had Not Been the Lord

Thanksgiving for God's deliverance from enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 124:1, Psalm 124:8, Psalm 124:8

Lord on Side Israel Rose Up Swallowed
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Chapter 125

Trust

Those Who Trust in the Lord

Security of those who trust in God

Key Verses: Psalm 125:1, Psalm 125:2, Psalm 125:5

Trust Mount Zion Surround Forever
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Chapter 126

Restored

When the Lord Restored the Fortunes of Zion

Joy at God's restoration and prayer for more blessing

Key Verses: Psalm 126:1, Psalm 126:3, Psalm 126:5

Restored Fortunes Laughter Great Things
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Chapter 127

Builds House

Unless the Lord Builds the House

The futility of human effort without God's blessing

Key Verses: Psalm 127:1, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 127:5

Builds House Labor in Vain Heritage Reward
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Chapter 128

Blessed

Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the Lord

Blessings for those who fear and walk in God's ways

Key Verses: Psalm 128:1, Psalm 128:4, Psalm 128:6

Blessed Fear of Lord Fruit of Labor Children
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Chapter 129

Afflicted

They Have Afflicted Me from My Youth

Prayer for God's judgment on Israel's enemies

Key Verses: Psalm 129:1, Psalm 129:2, Psalm 129:8

Afflicted Youth Prevailed Blessing
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Chapter 130

Depths

Out of the Depths

Prayer for forgiveness and hope in God's mercy

Key Verses: Psalm 130:1, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 130:7

Depths Cry Wait Hope
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Chapter 131

Heart

I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul

David's contentment and trust like a weaned child

Key Verses: Psalm 130:1, Psalm 130:2, Psalm 130:3

Heart Eyes Calmed Weaned Child
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Chapter 132

Remember

Remember, O Lord, for David

Prayer for God to remember His promises to David

Key Verses: Psalm 132:1, Psalm 132:11, Psalm 132:14

Remember David Hardships Vowed
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Chapter 133

Good

Behold, How Good and Pleasant

The blessing of unity among God's people

Key Verses: Psalm 133:1, Psalm 133:3, Psalm 133:3

Good Pleasant Unity Precious Oil
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Chapter 134

Bless

Come, Bless the Lord

Call to worship for the servants of the Lord

Key Verses: Psalm 134:1, Psalm 134:2, Psalm 134:3

Bless Servants Holy Place Zion
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Chapter 135

Praise

Praise the Name of the Lord

Praise for God's greatness and His choice of Israel

Key Verses: Psalm 135:1, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 135:21

Praise Name Servants Good
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Chapter 136

Thanks

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Thanksgiving for God's works with repeated refrain

Key Verses: Psalm 136:1, Psalm 136:1, Psalm 136:26

Thanks Good Steadfast Love Forever
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Chapter 137

Babylon

How Shall We Sing the Lord's Song

Lament of exiles in Babylon who cannot sing

Key Verses: Psalm 137:1, Psalm 137:4, Psalm 137:6

Babylon Wept Zion Jerusalem
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Chapter 138

Thanks

I Give You Thanks, O Lord

Thanksgiving for God's faithfulness and answered prayer

Key Verses: Psalm 138:1, Psalm 138:2, Psalm 138:8

Thanks Whole Heart Holy Temple Faithfulness
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Chapter 139

Searched

O Lord, You Have Searched Me

God's omniscience and intimate knowledge of us

Key Verses: Psalm 139:1, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 139:23

Searched Known Fearfully Made Wonderful
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Chapter 140

Deliver

Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men

Prayer for protection from violent and wicked people

Key Verses: Psalm 140:1, Psalm 140:4, Psalm 140:12

Deliver Evil Men Violent Afflicted
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Chapter 141

Call

O Lord, I Call Upon You

Prayer for protection and guidance in speech

Key Verses: Psalm 141:1, Psalm 141:3, Psalm 141:8

Call Hasten Guard Watch
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Chapter 142

Cry Out

With My Voice I Cry Out

Prayer for deliverance when no refuge is found

Key Verses: Psalm 142:1, Psalm 142:5, Psalm 142:7

Cry Out Plead Complaint Prison
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Chapter 143

Prayer

Hear My Prayer, O Lord

Prayer for mercy and guidance in distress

Key Verses: Psalm 143:1, Psalm 143:8, Psalm 143:10

Prayer Mercy Faithfulness Steadfast Love
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Chapter 144

Blessed

Blessed Be the Lord, My Rock

Praise for God's deliverance and prayer for blessing

Key Verses: Psalm 144:1, Psalm 144:2, Psalm 144:15

Blessed Rock War Fortress
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Chapter 145

Extol

Great Is the Lord

Praise for God's greatness and His care for all

Key Verses: Psalm 145:1, Psalm 145:8, Psalm 145:18

Extol King Gracious Near
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Chapter 146

Praise

Put Not Your Trust in Princes

Praise for God's help and warning against trusting men

Key Verses: Psalm 146:1, Psalm 146:3, Psalm 146:9

Praise Trust Princes Prisoners
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Chapter 147

Praise

Praise the Lord! For It Is Good

Praise for God's care for Jerusalem and His creation

Key Verses: Psalm 147:1, Psalm 147:2, Psalm 147:20

Praise Good Jerusalem Outcasts
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Chapter 148

Praise

Praise the Lord from the Heavens

Call for all creation to praise the Lord

Key Verses: Psalm 148:1, Psalm 148:5, Psalm 148:13

Praise Heavens Heights Exalted
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Chapter 149

Praise

Sing to the Lord a New Song

Call to praise God with dance and song

Key Verses: Psalm 149:1, Psalm 149:3, Psalm 149:9

Praise New Song Dancing Melody
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Chapter 150

Praise

Let Everything Praise the Lord

Final doxology calling all to praise God with instruments

Key Verses: Psalm 150:1, Psalm 150:2, Psalm 150:6

Praise Sanctuary Mighty Deeds Breath
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About Psalms

Songs and prayers expressing worship, praise, and petition

Testament

Old Testament

Author

David and others