Psalms
Old Testament • Book #19
A collection of 150 songs and prayers expressing the full range of human emotion before God.
"Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; "
— Psalms 1:1
About the Book of Psalms
The Psalms are the songbook of the Bible — 150 poems and songs expressing every human emotion. From soaring praise to gut-wrenching lament, from thanksgiving to desperate pleas for help, the Psalms teach us how to bring our whole selves before God. They were used in Israel's worship and continue to shape the prayers of believers worldwide.
Background
- Author
- David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, and others
- Date Written
- ~1000–400 BC
- Genre
- Poetry / Worship
Key Themes in Psalms
- ▸Praise and worship
- ▸Lament and honest prayer
- ▸God as refuge and strength
- ▸The beauty of creation
- ▸Trust in God's character
Famous Verses from Psalms
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
— Psalm 23:1
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
— Psalm 119:105
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
— Psalm 139:14
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
— Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.”
— Psalm 34:18
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
— Psalm 103:12
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