A topical overview of Psalms
BOOK I: PSALMS 1-41
Psalm 1: The Blessed Man: The Two Ways of Life Contrasted: that of Word and the World
Psalm 2: The Messiah King: The Confederacy Against God and Christ
Psalm 3: Quietness Amid Troubles: Protection in Danger
Psalm 4: An Evening Prayer of Trust in God
Psalm 5: A Morning Prayer of God’s Confidence in God’s Presence
Psalm 6: A Prayer of a Soul in Deep Anguish
Psalm 7: A Prayer for Refuge
Psalm 8: The Glory of the Creator and Man’s Dignity
Psalm 9: A Prayer of Thanksgiving for God’s Justice
Psalm 10: A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked
Psalm 11: The Lord as a Refuge and Defense
Psalm 12: A Prayer for Help Against Lying Tongues
Psalm 13: A Prayer for Help in Trouble
Psalm 14: A Description of the Folly and Wickedness of Man
Psalm 15: A description of the Godly Man
Psalm 16: The Lord as the Refuge of the Saints
Psalm 17: A Prayer for Deliverance through God’s Justice
Psalm 18: A Prayer of Praise for Deliverance
Psalm 19: God’s Revelation in His Creation Work and Written Word
Psalm 20: Prayer for Victory Over Enemies
Psalm 21: The Lord as the Strength of the King
Psalm 22: A Portrait of the Cross: a Psalm of Anguish and Praise
Psalm 23: A Portrait of the Divine Shepherd: a Psalm of the Goodness of God
Psalm 24: A Psalm of the King of Glory
Psalm 25: An Acrostic Psalm: a Prayer for Deliverance, Guidance, and Forgiveness
Psalm 26: The Plea of Integrity and for Redemption
Psalm 27: A Prayer of Fearless Confidence in the Lord
Psalm 28: Prayer for Help and Praise for its Answer: the Lord My Strength and My Shield
Psalm 29: The Powerful Voice of God
Psalm 30: A Prayer of Thankfulness for God’s Faithfulness in a Time of Need
Psalm 31: A Prayer of Complaint, Petition, and Praise
Psalm 32: The Blessing of Forgiveness and Trust in God
Psalm 33: Praise to the Lord as the Creator and Deliverer
Psalm 34: Praise to the Lord as the Provider and Deliverer
Psalm 35: A Prayer for Vindication and Rescue from Enemies
Psalm 36: The Wickedness of Men Contrasted with the Loving Kindness of God
Psalm 37: A Plea for Resting in the Lord
Psalm 38: A Prayer for Reconciliation Acknowledging the Heavy Burden of Sin
Psalm 39: A Prayer Acknowledging the Frailty of Man
Psalm 40: Praise for the Joyful Experience and Expectation of Salvation
Psalm 41: Praise for God’s Blessings in Adversity
BOOK II: PSALMS 42-72
Psalms 42-43: Longing For God and Hoping in the Lord’s Salvation
Psalm 44: National Lament and Prayer for Redemption
Psalm 45: The Wedding Song of a Son of David
Psalm 46: God is Our Refuge and Strength
Psalm 47: The Lord Is the Victorious King
Psalm 48: Praise for Mount Zion, the Beautiful City
Psalm 49: The Emptiness of Riches Without Wisdom
Psalm 50: The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Psalm 51: Confession and the Forgiveness of Sin
Psalm 52: The Futility of Boastful Wickedness
Psalm 53: A Portrait of the Godless
Psalm 54: The Lord as Our Help!
Psalm 55: The Lord Sustains the Righteous!
Psalm 56: Trust in the Midst of Our Fears
Psalm 57: The Exaltation of the Lord in the Midst of Alienation
Psalm 58: The Righteous Shall Surely Be Rewarded
Psalm 59: Prayer For Deliverance From Enemies
Psalm 60: Prayer For Deliverance of the Nation
Psalm 61: Prayer From a Fainting Heart
Psalm 62: Waiting On the Lord
Psalm 63: Thirsting God’s Love
Psalm 64: Prayer for Protection
Psalm 65: God’s Bounty for Earth and Man
Psalm 66:Remember What God Has Done
Psalm 67: A Call for All to Praise God
Psalm 68: God Is a Father to the Oppressed
Psalm 69: Prayer for Deliverance According to God’s Compassion
Psalm 70: Prayer for the Poor and Needy
Psalm 71: Prayer for the Aged
Psalm 72: The Glorious Reign of Messiah
BOOK III: PSALMS 73-89
Psalm 73: Prayer for an Eternal Perspective
Psalm 74: Plea for Help in a Time of National Adversity
Psalm 75: Justice Is the Lord’s
Psalm 76: The Victorious Power of the God of Jacob
Psalm 77: In the Day of Trouble, Remember God’s Greatness
Psalm 78: Lessons From Israel’s History
Psalm 79: A Plea for the Lord to Remember the Sheep of His Pasture
Psalm 80: Israel’s Plea for God’s Mercy
Psalm 81: A Plea for Israel to Listen to the Lord
Psalm 82: Unjust Judges Rebuked
Psalm 83: Prayer for Judgment on Israel’s Enemies
Psalm 84: A Deep Longing for the Presence of God
Psalm 85: Prayer for Revival
Psalm 86: Prayer for Mercy on the Nation
Psalm 87: The Joy of Living in Zion
Psalm 88: A Prayer in the Darkness of Despair
Psalm 89: Claiming God’s Person and Promises in Affliction
BOOK IV: PSALMS 90-106
Psalm 90: Teach Us to Number Our Days
Psalm 91: In the Shelter of the Most High
Psalm 92: In Praise of the Lord
Psalm 93: Yahweh Reigns Gloriously
Psalm 94: Yahweh Is the Judge of the Earth: Vengeance is His
Psalm 95: Let Us Kneel Before Our Maker: a Call to Worship
Psalm 96: Worship the Lord Who Will Judge the World in Righteousness
Psalm 97: Rejoice! The Lord Reigns
Psalm 98: Sing a New Song to the Lord
Psalm 99: Exalt the Lord Who Reigns
Psalm 100: Serve the Lord With Gladness: He is the Lord and He is Good
Psalm 101: Commitment to a Holy Life
Psalm 102: Prayer of a Saint Who is Overwhelmed
Psalm 103: Bless the Lord: His Compassions Never Fail!
Psalm 104: The Lord’s Care Over All Creation
Psalm 105: The Lord’s Faithful Acts in Salvation History
Psalm 106: A Remembrance of Yahweh’s Love and Israel’s Disobedience
BOOK V: PSALMS 107-150
Psalm 107: Praise for God’s Deliverance from Manifold Troubles
Psalm 108: Praise and Prayer for Victory
Psalm 109: A Imprecatory Prayer for Vindication and Judgments Against Enemies
Psalm 110: Messiah Pictured as the Priest King Warrior
Psalm 111: Celebration of God’s Faithfulness
Psalm 112: The Triumph of Faith
Psalm 113: Praise to the Exalted Lord Who Condescends to the Lowly
Psalm 114: Praise for the Exodus
Psalm 115: The Impotence of Idols and the Greatness of the Lord
Psalm 116: Praise to the Lord for Deliverance
Psalm 117: The Praise of All People
Psalm 118: Praise for the Lord’s Saving Goodness
Psalm 119: In Praise of the Scriptures
Psalm 120: Prayer for Deliverance from Slanderers
Psalm 121: The Lord is My Guardian
Psalm 122: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem!
Psalm 123: Plea for Mercy
Psalm 124: Our Helper is the Maker of Heaven and Earth!
Psalm 125: Peace Be on Israel
Psalm 126: Praise for Restoration!
Psalm 127: Praise for Children, a Gift from the Lord
Psalm 128: The Family Blessed by the Lord
Psalm 129: The Prayer of the Persecuted
Psalm 130: Waiting for God’s Redemption
Psalm 131: Childlike Trust in the Lord
Psalm 132: Prayer for the Lord’s Blessing on Zion
Psalm 133: The Blessedness of Brotherly Unity
Psalm 134: Praise to the Lord in the Night
Psalm 135: Praise for the Wondrous Works of God
Psalm 136: Praise for God’s Mercy Which Endures Forever
Psalm 137: Tears Over Captivity
Psalm 138: The Lord Answers Prayer and Delivers the Humble
Psalm 139: The Lord Knows Me!
Psalm 140: Prayer for Deliverance: You Are My God!
Psalm 141: May My Prayer Be Like Incense!
Psalm 142: No One Cared but the Lord; He Alone Is My Portion
Psalm 143: Prayer for Guidance; Lead Me on Level Ground
Psalm 144: The Lord is My Rock and My Warrior
Psalm 145: Praise for the Lord’s Greatness and Wonderful Works
Psalm 146: Praise to the Lord, an Abundant Helper
Psalm 147: Praise to the Lord Who Heals the Brokenhearted
Psalm 148: Praise to the Lord, the Wise Creator
Psalm 149: Praise to the Lord Who Delights in His People
Psalm 150: Praise to the Lord