Psalms
150 poems and songs covering every human emotion — praise, lament, thanksgiving, and trust in God.
Old Testament150 chapters
Chapters
1righteousness, meditation: “"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields…”2Divine Sovereignty, Messianic Kingship: “"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,…”3Trust in God, Divine Protection: “But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the…”4Divine Response, Trust in God: “"In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O…”5Divine Justice, Prayer and Supplication: “For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with…”6lament, mercy: “Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your…”7Trust in God, Divine Justice: “O Lord my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my…”8Creation and Majesty of God, Human Dignity and Responsibility: “What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man…”9God's Justice, Divine Protection: “The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in…”10Injustice, Trust in God: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself…”11Trust in God, God's Sovereignty: “"The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in…”12Faithfulness, God's Protection: “The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in…”13despair, trust in God: “"But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall…”14Folly of atheism, Human depravity: “"The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are…”15Righteous Living, Integrity: “He who does these things shall never be moved.”16trust in God, God's providence: “"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy…”17divine justice, protection of the righteous: “"Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of…”18Divine Protection, God's Justice and Faithfulness: “"The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my…”19God's Revelation, The Beauty of Creation: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above…”20Divine Support, Trust in God: “"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in…”21Divine Favor, Gratitude: “For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of…”22lament, abandonment: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far…”23God as Shepherd, Divine Protection: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”24God's Sovereignty, Purity and Righteousness: “"Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand…”25trust, guidance: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.”26Integrity, Divine Examination: “Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.”27Trust in God, Desire for God's Presence: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?…”28prayer and supplication, deliverance from evil: “Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas…”29God's majesty, Divine power: “The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is…”30deliverance, thanksgiving: “"Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the…”31trust in God, divine refuge: “"But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.'"”32Forgiveness, Repentance: “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my…”33Worship, God's Sovereignty: “"The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his…”34Thanksgiving, Deliverance: “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man…”35Divine Justice, Innocence: “"Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight…”36Contrast between human wickedness and divine goodness, God's steadfast love: “Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your…”37Trust in God, Patience and waiting: “"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the…”38repentance, divine mercy: “"For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me."”39brevity of life, mortality: “"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you."”40patience in suffering, divine deliverance: “"He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry…”41Compassion for the poor, Betrayal: “Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of…”42Longing for God, Spiritual Despair: “"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in…”43vindication, trust in God: “"Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let…”44Divine Deliverance, Communal Lament: “You are my King, O God; ordain salvation for Jacob!”45Royalty, Marriage: “"You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is…”46God's protection, Presence of God: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in…”47God's sovereignty, Universal kingship: “For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a…”48God's sovereignty, Divine protection: “Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of…”49mortality, wealth vs. wisdom: “Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of…”50Divine Judgment, True Worship: “"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your…”51repentance, forgiveness: “"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit…”52God's justice, The fate of the wicked: “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I…”53human depravity, divine justice: “The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are…”54Trust in God, Prayer for Deliverance: “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my…”55personal despair, betrayal: “"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he…”56faith vs fear, divine protection: “"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."”57trust in God, divine deliverance: “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over…”58justice, corruption: “"Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is…”59Divine Deliverance, Faith in God's Protection: “"But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your…”60Divine Help in Crisis, National Lament: “"Oh, grant us help against the foe, for vain is the…”61trust in God, divine protection: “"Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have…”62Trust in God, Divine refuge: “"He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall…”63longing for God, steadfast love: “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips…”64Divine justice, Faith amid adversity: “"But God shoots his arrow at them; they are wounded…”65God's providence, Divine sovereignty: “By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of…”66praise, deliverance: “"Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds…”67Divine Blessing, Global Mission: “"Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples…”68God's sovereignty, Divine protection: “"Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to…”69Suffering, Perseverance: “"Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck."”70urgency in prayer, divine deliverance: “Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O LORD, make haste to help…”71Divine protection, Lifelong faithfulness: “"Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who…”72righteous leadership, divine justice: “May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to…”73The prosperity of the wicked, The importance of divine perspective: “"Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on…”74lament, divine sovereignty: “Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old,…”75Divine Judgement, God's Sovereignty: “"For not from the east or from the west and not from the…”76God's Sovereignty, Divine Protection: “"But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you…”77distress and hope, remembrance: “"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember…”78God's Faithfulness, Human Unfaithfulness: “He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in…”79Lament, Divine Justice: “"Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your…”80Restoration, Divine Favor: “"Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be…”81worship, deliverance: “"I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land…”82Divine justice, Accountability of leaders: “"Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the…”83God's sovereignty, trust in divine intervention: “"O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be…”84longing for God's presence, blessedness of worship: “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand…”85Restoration, Divine mercy: “Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and…”86Divine Mercy, Faithfulness: “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in…”87Zion as God's city, Inclusion of nations: “The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling…”88Despair, Crying Out to God: “"But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes…”89God's Faithfulness, Covenant with David: “I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with…”90divine eternity, human frailty: “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of…”91divine protection, trust in God: “"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in…”92Praise and Worship, God's Justice: “For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the…”93God's Sovereignty, Majesty and Strength: “The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed;…”94Divine Justice, God's Sovereignty: “For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not…”95Worship, Thanksgiving: “"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before…”96Worship, God's Sovereignty: “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works…”97God's Kingship, Divine Justice: “"The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many…”98Praise and Worship, God's Salvation: “"Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous…”99Holiness of God, Divine Sovereignty: “"Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is…”100worship, joy: “"Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we…”101Integrity, Righteous Leadership: “I will walk with integrity of heart within my house;”102lament, human frailty: “"But you, O LORD, are enthroned forever; you are remembered…”103Forgiveness, Mercy: “He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us…”104Creation, Divine Providence: “Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very…”105God's faithfulness, Covenant and promise: “Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles,…”106God's mercy, Human unfaithfulness: “"Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress, when he heard…”107God's Steadfast Love, Deliverance: “"Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he…”108Praise, Faithfulness: “With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down…”109imprecation, injustice: “Help me, O Lord my God! Save me according to your steadfast…”110Messianic prophecy, Divine sovereignty: “"The LORD says to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand, until I…”111Praise, Divine Faithfulness: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those…”112righteousness, fear of the Lord: “"Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who…”113Praise, Sovereignty of God: “"He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from…”114Divine Power, Deliverance: “Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the…”115God's sovereignty, Futility of idols: “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,…”116Thanksgiving, Deliverance: “"I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas…”117Universal praise, God's steadfast love: “For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the…”118Thanksgiving, Deliverance: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and…”119The Power of God's Word, Obedience and Righteousness: “"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."”120truth vs deceit, divine justice: “"Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful…”121Divine Protection, Faith: “"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help…”122joy of worship, unity: “"I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of…”123humility, dependence on God: “"Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us, for we have…”124Divine Deliverance, God's Protection: “"Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and…”125Divine Protection, Righteousness vs. Wickedness: “"As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds…”126Restoration, Joy: “"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!"”127Divine Providence, Human Effort: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor…”128Fear of the Lord, Blessings: “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his…”129Persecution, Resilience: “"The LORD is righteous; he has cut the cords of the wicked."”130Despair and Cry for Help, Confession and Forgiveness: “"If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could…”131humility, trust: “But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child…”132Covenant, Faithfulness: “"For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his…”133unity among believers, divine blessing: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in…”134Worship, Blessing: “"Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the Lord!"”135praise, sovereignty: “"For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is…”136God's Steadfast Love, Thanksgiving: “"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast…”137exile, lament: “By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when…”138Thanksgiving, God's faithfulness: “On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul…”139God's Omniscience, God's Omnipresence: “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my…”140Divine Protection, Justice and Righteousness: “"Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me…”141prayer, integrity: “"Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the…”142Lament, Refuge in God: “"I cry to you, O LORD; I say, 'You are my refuge, my portion…”143faith in adversity, divine guidance: “"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good…”144Divine Protection, Human Frailty: “"Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall! Blessed…”145God's greatness, Divine mercy: “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his…”146Divine Faithfulness, Trust in God: “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom…”147God's providence, Praise: “He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of…”148praise, creation: “Let them praise the name of the Lord! For he commanded and…”149Worship, Divine Justice: “For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the…”150Praise, Worship: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the…”