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