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Psalms
The Book of Psalms is a poetic treasury of worship, lament, praise, and prophecy. Composed across centuries, it reflects the full range of human emotion—joy, grief, repentance, awe—channeled through faith in God. Psalms includes personal cries, national laments, and messianic prophecies that point directly to Jesus Christ (e.g. Psalm 22). It is central to Jewish and Christian worship and spiritual formation.
Author: David – King, Psalmist, and Prophet
David is credited with composing around half of the 150 psalms. Other contributors include Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and anonymous authors. David’s psalms reflect the heart of a shepherd-king devoted to God amidst trials, triumphs, and repentance.
Time Period:
Biblical: Written between ~1400 BC (Psalm 90, Moses) and 500 BC (post-exilic additions)
Scholarly: Compiled over 900+ years, with final form likely edited during the post-exilic period (5th century BC)
Psalms 1
Psalms chapter 1 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 1. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 2
Psalms chapter 2 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 2. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 3
Psalms chapter 3 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 3. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 4
Psalms chapter 4 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 4. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 5
Psalms chapter 5 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 5. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 6
Psalms chapter 6 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 6. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 7
Psalms chapter 7 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 7. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 8
Psalms chapter 8 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 8. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 9
Psalms chapter 9 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 9. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 10
Psalms chapter 10 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 10. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 11
Psalms chapter 11 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 11. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Psalms 12
Psalms chapter 12 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as psalms 12. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.