The Book of Psalms

Old Testament150 Chapters • 2461 Verses

Quick Facts

Testament
Old Testament
Chapters
150
Verses
2461
Author
David and others

Book Summary

Psalms is a collection of 150 songs, prayers, and poems expressing the full range of human emotion — from praise to lament — directed toward God.

It serves as the prayer book and hymnal of ancient Israel and remains central to Christian worship.

Main Themes

Praise

Celebrating God's greatness, faithfulness, and love.

Lament

Honest cries to God in times of suffering.

Trust

Finding refuge and hope in God.

Key Verses in Psalms

"BOOK IPsalms 1–41Psalm 1Blessed is the manwho does not walk in the counsel of the wickedor stand in the way of sinnersor sit in the seat of mockers."
Psalms 1:1
"But you are a shield around me, O Lord;you bestow glory on me and lift up my head."
Psalms 3:3
"But I, by your great mercy,will come into your house;in reverence will I bow downtoward your holy temple."
Psalms 5:7
"then let my enemy pursue and overtake me;let him trample my life to the groundand make me sleep in the dust. Selah"
Psalms 7:5
"the birds of the air,and the fish of the sea,all that swim the paths of the seas."
Psalms 8:8

Chapters in Psalms

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