THE BOOK OF PSALMS


FIRST BOOK - PSALMS 1 - 41

  1. PSALM 1 - True Happiness in God's Law
  2. PSALM 2 - A Psalm for a Royal Coronation
  3. PSALM 3 - Threatened but Trusting
  4. PSALM 4 - Trust in God
  5. PSALM 5 - Prayer for Divine Help
  6. PSALM 6 - Prayer in Distress
  7. PSALM 7 - God the Vindicator
  8. PSALM 8 - Divine Majesty and Human Dignity
  9. PSALM 9 - Thanksgiving for Victory and Prayer for Justice (A)
  10. PSALM 10 - Thanksgiving for Victory and Prayer for Justice (B)
  11. PSALM 11 - Confidence in the Presence of God
  12. PSALM 12 - Prayer against Evil Tongues
  13. PSALM 13 - Prayer in Time of Illness
  14. PSALM 14 - A Lament over Widespread Corruption
  15. PSALM 15 - The Righteous Israelite
  16. PSALM 16 - God the Supreme Good
  17. PSALM 17 - Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors
  18. PSALM 18 - A King's Thanksgiving for Victory
  19. PSALM 19 - God's Glory in the Heavens and in the Law
  20. PSALM 20 - Prayer for the King in time of War
  21. PSALM 21 - Thanksgiving and Assurances for the King
  22. PSALM 22 - The Prayer of an Innocent Person
  23. PSALM 23 - The Lord, Shepherd and Host
  24. PSALM 24 - The Glory of God in Procession to Zion
  25. PSALM 25 - Confident Prayer for Forgiveness and Guidance
  26. PSALM 26 - Prayer of Innocence
  27. PSALM 27 - Trust in God
  28. PSALM 28 - Petition and Thanksgiving
  29. PSALM 29 - The Lord of Majesty Acclaimed as King of the World
  30. PSALM 30 - Thanksgiving for Deliverance
  31. PSALM 31 - Prayer in Distress and Thanksgiving for Escape
  32. PSALM 32 - Remission of Sin
  33. PSALM 33 - Praise of God's Power and Providence
  34. PSALM 34 - Thanksgiving to God Who Delivers the Just
  35. PSALM 35 - Prayer for Help against Unjust Enemies
  36. PSALM 36 - Human Wickedness and Divine Providence
  37. PSALM 37 - The Fate of Sinners and the Reward of the Just
  38. PSALM 38 - Prayer of an Afflicted Sinner
  39. PSALM 39 - The Vanity of Life
  40. PSALM 40 - Gratitude and Prayer for Help
  41. PSALM 41 - Thanksgiving after Sickness

    SECOND BOOK - PSALMS 42 - 72

  42. PSALM 42 - Longing for God's Presence in the Temple (A)
  43. PSALM 43 - Longing for God's Presence in the Temple (B)
  44. PSALM 44 - God's Past Favor and Israel's Present Need
  45. PSALM 45 - Song for a Royal Wedding
  46. PSALM 46 - God, the Protector of Zion
  47. PSALM 47 - The Ruler of All the Nations
  48. PSALM 48 - The Splendor of the Invincible City
  49. PSALM 49 - Confidence in God rather than in Riches
  50. PSALM 50 - The Acceptable Sacrifice
  51. PSALM 51 - The Miserere: Prayer of Repentance
  52. PSALM 52 - The Deceitful Tongue
  53. PSALM 53 - A Lament over Widespread Corruption
  54. PSALM 54 - Confident Prayer in Great Peril
  55. PSALM 55 - A Lament over Betrayal
  56. PSALM 56 - Trust in God
  57. PSALM 57 - Confidence Prayer for Deliverance
  58. PSALM 58 - The Dethroning of Unjust Rulers
  59. PSALM 59 - Complaint Against Bloodthirsty Enemies
  60. PSALM 60 - Lament after Defeat in Battle
  61. PSALM 61 - Prayer of the King in Time of Danger
  62. PSALM 62 - Trust in God Alone
  63. PSALM 63 - Ardent Longing for God
  64. PSALM 64 - Treacherous Conspirators Punished by God
  65. PSALM 65 - Thanksgiving of God's Blessings
  66. PSALM 66 - Praise of God, Israel's Deliverer
  67. PSALM 67 - Harvest Thanks and Petition
  68. PSALM 68 - The Exodus and Conquest, Pledge of Future Help
  69. PSALM 69 - A Cry of Anguish in Great Distress
  70. PSALM 70 - Prayer for Divine Help
  71. PSALM 71 - Prayer in Time of Old Age
  72. PSALM 72 - A Prayer for the King

    THIRD BOOK - PSALMS 73 - 89

  73. PSALM 73 - The Trial of the Just
  74. PSALM 74 - Prayer at the Destruction of the Temple
  75. PSALM 75 - God the Judge of the World
  76. PSALM 76 - God Defends Zion
  77. PSALM 77 - Confidence in God during National Distress
  78. PSALM 78 - A New Beginning in Zion and David
  79. PSALM 79 - A Prayer for Jerusalem
  80. PSALM 80 - Prayer to Restore God's Vineyard
  81. PSALM 81 - An Admonition to Fidelity
  82. PSALM 82 - The Downfall of Unjust Gods
  83. PSALM 83 - Prayer against a Hostile Alliance
  84. PSALM 84 - Prayer of a Pilgrim to Jerusalem
  85. PSALM 85 - Prayer for Divine Favor
  86. PSALM 86 - Prayer in Time of Distress
  87. PSALM 87 - Zion the True Birthplace of Diaspora Pilgrims
  88. PSALM 88 - A Despairing Lament
  89. PSALM 89 - A Lament over God's Promise to David

    FOURTH BOOK - PSALMS 90 - 106

  90. PSALM 90 - God's Eternity and Human Frality
  91. PSALM 91 - Security Under God's Protection
  92. PSALM 92 - A Hymn of Thanksgiving for God's Fidelity
  93. PSALM 93 - God is a Mighty King
  94. PSALM 94 - A Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked
  95. PSALM 95 - A Call to Praise and Obedience
  96. PSALM 96 - God of the Universe
  97. PSALM 97 - The Divine Ruler of All
  98. PSALM 98 - The Coming of God
  99. PSALM 99 - The Holy King
  100. PSALM 100 - Communal Thanks in the Temple
  101. PSALM 101 - Norm of Life for Rulers
  102. PSALM 102 - Prayer in Time of Distress
  103. PSALM 103 - Praise of Divine Goodness
  104. PSALM 104 - Praise of God the Creator
  105. PSALM 105 - God's Fidelity to the Promise
  106. PSALM 106 - Israel's Confession of Sin

    FIFTH BOOK - PSALMS 107 - 150

  107. PSALM 107 - God the Savior of Those in Distress
  108. PSALM 108 - Prayer for Victory
  109. PSALM 109 - Prayer of a Person Falsely Accused
  110. PSALM 110 - God Appoints the King both King and Priest
  111. PSALM 111 - Praise of God for Goodness to Israel
  112. PSALM 112 - The Blessings of the Just
  113. PSALM 113 - Praise of God's Care of the Poor
  114. PSALM 114 - The Lord's Wonders at the Exodus
  115. PSALM 115 - The Greatness of the True God
  116. PSALM 116 - Thanksgiving to God Who Saves from Death
  117. PSALM 117 - The Nations Called to Praise
  118. PSALM 118 - Hymn of Thanksgiving
  119. PSALM 119 - A Prayer to God, the Lawgiver
  120. PSALM 120 - Prayer of a Returned Exile
  121. PSALM 121 - The Lord My Guardian
  122. PSALM 122 - A Pilgrim's Prayer for Jerusalem
  123. PSALM 123 - Reliance on the Lord
  124. PSALM 124 - God, the Rescuer of the People
  125. PSALM 125 - Israel's Protector
  126. PSALM 126 - The Reversal of Zion's Fortunes
  127. PSALM 127 - The Need of God's Blessing
  128. PSALM 128 - The Happy Home of the Just
  129. PSALM 129 - Against Israel's Enemies
  130. PSALM 130 - Prayer for Pardon and Mercy
  131. PSALM 131 - Humble Trust in God
  132. PSALM 132 - The Covenant between David and God
  133. PSALM 133 - A Vision of a Blessed Community
  134. PSALM 134 - Exhortation to the Night Watch to Bless God
  135. PSALM 135 - Praise of God, the Ruler and Benefactor of Israel
  136. PSALM 136 - Hymn of Thanksgiving for God's Everlasting Love
  137. PSALM 137 - Sorrow and Hope in Exile
  138. PSALM 138 - Hymn of a Grateful Heart
  139. PSALM 139 - The All-knowing and Ever-lasting God
  140. PSALM 140 - Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked
  141. PSALM 141 - Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked
  142. PSALM 142 - A Prayer in Time of Trouble
  143. PSALM 143 - A Prayer in Distress
  144. PSALM 144 - A Prayer for Victory and Prosperity
  145. PSALM 145 - The Greatness and Goodness of God
  146. PSALM 146 - Trust in God the Creator and Redeemer
  147. PSALM 147 - God's Word Restores Jerusalem
  148. PSALM 148 - All Creation Summoned to Praise
  149. PSALM 149 - Praise God with Song and Sword
  150. PSALM 150 - Final Doxology

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