BOOK OF PSALMS OUTLINE
A Ralph Johnson
Content: 150 songs, called “Psalms,” ("pluck strings" ) because they were commonly sung with instrumental accompaniment Ps. (33:2-3). Hebrew name is “cepher tehillim,” = “Book of praises.”
Written mostly by David, assembled together in five books.
Poetic: Mostly parallelism with sometimes repeated refrains, sometimes sung antiphonally (Ps. 20 & 21). Various metric rhythms, not rhymes. Some are acrostic (alphabetical) --Ps. 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119; 145.
A number of the Psalms are Messianic (Ps. 2; 8; 16; 22; 24; 45; 47; 110).
Psalms is the most cited book by the New Testament.
Most praise God but others call for help and still others are imprecatory—calling for vengeance (Ps. 35, 69, 109).
Many chapters and verses are numbered differently in the Septuagint.
BOOK I. PSALMS OF DAVID (Chapters 1-41)
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OUTLINE 150ch(5) (brief) |
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1: Blessed |
BLESSINGS OF OBEYING GOD’S WORD (Righteous and wicked contrasted) 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk, …stand, …sit…in the way of the wicked. 3 He shall be like a tree … by water; 4 Wicked not so |
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2: Reign |
REIGN OF JEHOVAH’S ANOINTED. (Messianic) A. Man’s Futility: (1-4) 2 why do the nations rage? 4 God will laugh B. Messiah’s Triumph: (6-8) 7 Thou art my son; 9 rule…with a rod of iron; C. Man’s Subjection: 12 kiss the son lest he be angry |
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3: Danger |
A CRY TO GOD WHEN IN DANGER Title: “A Psalm of David When he Fled from Absalom” A. (1-2) 1 My adversaries are increased |
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4: Evening |
EVENING PRAYER OF TRUST (A Psalm of David) |
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5: Morning |
MORNING PRAYER FOR PROTECTION (A Psalm of David) |
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6: Mercy |
PRAYER FOR MERCY (A Psalm of David) 1 Rebuke me not…; 3 My soul is troubled…; 9 Jehovah has heard |
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7: Defense |
CRY FOR DEFENSE AGAINST THE WICKED. Title: “Shaggaion of David Concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.” |
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8: Marvel |
MARVEL THAT GOD CARES (A Psalm of David) Why should Jehovah be concerned about man? (Messianic) 1 How excellent is thy name…; 2 Out of the mouths of babes…; 4 What is man…? 6 Yet thou hast put all things under his feet |
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9: Thanksgiving |
THANKSGIVING FOR GOD’S JUSTICE (Some probably acrostic) (A Psalm of David) A. (1-16) 8 Jehovah judges in righteousness B. (17-20) 17 The wicked shall be turned into sheol; 20 Let the nations know… |
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10: Wicked |
OVERTHROW THE WICKED (partially acrostic) (1-11) Why standest thou afar off while the wicked boast? (12-18) Arise against them and protect the meek |
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11: Refuge |
REFUGE IN JEHOVAH FROM THE WICKED. (A Psalm of David) 4 He is in his holy temple…His eyes behold; 6 Upon the wicked he will rain snares |
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12: Help |
PRAYER FOR HELP . (A Psalm of David) 1 The faithful fail from men; 2 Flattering lips…; 5 The poor are oppressed |
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13: How long? |
HOW LONG, O JEHOVAH? (A Psalm of David) 3 Consider and answer me; 5 I have trusted thy loving-kindness. |
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14: Folly |
FOLLY OF GODLESSNESS (A Psalm of David) 1 The fool hath said there is no god; 3 They have all gone aside; God shall bring back the captivity of His people |
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15: Sojourn |
WHO SHALL SOJOURN IN GOD’S TABERNACLE? (A Psalm of David) |
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16: Hope |
JEHOVAH, MY HOPE IN LIFE OR DEATH (Messianic) (Michtam of David) 2 I have no good beyond thee; 8 He is at my right hand; 9 My flesh shall dwell in hope |
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17: Protect |
PRAYER FOR PROTECTION (A Psalm of David) 1 Hear, O Jehovah; 3 Thou hast proved my heart; 13 Arise O Jehovah, confront him. |
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18: Deliverance |
PRAISE FOR HIS MIGHTY DELIVERANCE (from Saul) (A Psalm of David) 6 I called…He heard; 17 He delivered me…; 30 His way is perfect; 49 I will give thanks among the nations and sing praise (a revised version of 2Sam. 22) |
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19: Heavens |
WONDERFUL CREATION AND PERFECT LAW (A Psalm of David) A. (1-6) 1 The heavens declare the glory of God B. (7-14) 7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; 14 Let my words and meditations be acceptable… |
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20: Victory |
PRAYER FOR VICTORY (A Psalm of David) B. (4-9) 4-5 Grant our triumph; Some trust in chariots…but we will make mention of Jehovah; 9 Save, Jehovah |
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21: King |
THE KING’S PRESERVATION (A Psalm of David) A. (1-2) 1 The king shall joy in joy in thy strength B. (3-13) 7 The king trusteth…; 9 Jehovah will swallow the enemies |
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22: Messiah |
SUFFERING AND TRIUMPH (Messianic) (A Psalm of David) A. (1-21) 1 Why hast thou forsaken me? 7-8 They laugh me to scorn, saying Let him rescue him, seeing he delights in him; 14 All my bones are out of joint; 16 They pierced my hands and my feet; 18 Upon my vesture do they cast lots; B. (22-31) 22 In the midst of the assembly will I praise thee; 28 The kingdom is Jehovah’s; 30 a seed shall serve him |
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23: Shepherd |
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (A Psalm of David) 1 I shall not want; 6 I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah forever |
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24: King |
THE KING OF GLORY ENTERING ZION (Messianic) (A Psalm of David) A. (1-6) 1 The earth is Jehovah’s. B. (7-10) 7 Lift up your heads…and the King of Glory will come in |
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25: Shame |
PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE (acrostic) (A Psalm of David) 2 Let me not be put to shame. 5 Guide me. 11 Pardon me. 20 Deliver me. |
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26: Integrity |
PLEA TO JUDGE HIS INTEGRITY (A Psalm of David) 1 Judge me, O Jehovah. …I have trusted without wavering. 3 I have walked in thy truth. 8 I love thy house. |
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27: Trust |
PSALM OF TRUST (A Psalm of David) |
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28: Help |
PRAYER FOR HELP AND PRAISE FOR THE ANSWER (A Psalm of David) |
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29: Voice |
THE VOICE OF JEHOVAH (A Psalm of David) A. (1-2) “Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength. B. (3-9) His voice in the storm. C. (10-11) He sits as King |
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30: Thanksgiving |
THANKSGIVING FOR DELIVERY FROM DEATH Title: “A song at the dedication of the house of David” |
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31: Complaint |
COMPLAINT AND PRAISE (A Psalm of David) A. Jehovah is my Refuge (1-8) B. My reproach…(9-13) C. Let me not be put to shame (14-24) |
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32: Forgiveness |
BLESSING OF FORGIVENESS (A Psalm of David) A. (1-4) Blessed forgiveness B. (5) I acknowledged my sin. C. (6-7) Thou art my hiding place. D. (8-11) Listen to God—not like dumb animals without understanding. |
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33: Creator |
HONOR THE CREATOR AND PRESERVER 4 The word of Jehovah is right. 6 By Him the heavens were made. 20 He is our helper and shield. |
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34: Deliverer |
JEHOVAH DELIVERS (4, 6, 7, 17, 19, 22) (acrostic) (A Psalm of David) Title: “Before Abimelech” 4 I sought and He answered. 11 There is no want to them that fear Him. 22 None of them that take refuge in Him shall be condemned. |
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35: Rescue |
PRAYER FOR RESCUE FROM ENEMIES (A Psalm of David) 4 Let them be put to shame. 12 They reward evil for good. 17 How long, Lord? 19 Let them not rejoice. 28 My tongue shall talk of thy righteousness. |
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36: Wickedness |
WICKEDNESS OF MEN CONTRASTED WITH GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS (A Psalm of David) A. (1-4) The way of the wicked B. (5-12) The way of God |
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37: Fret not |
FRET NOT BECAUSE OF EVIL-DOERS (acrostic) (A Psalm of David) 7 Wait patiently. 13 The day of the wicked is coming. 25 I have not seen the righteous forsaken. 40 Jehovah helps them that take refuge in him |
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38: Penitence |
PRAYER OF A SUFFERING PENITENT (A Psalm of David) 4 My iniquities…are too heavy for me. 18 I will declare mine iniquity. 22 Make haste to help me. |
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39: Vanity |
VANITY OF LIFE (A Psalm of David) A. (1-5) 5 My life-time is as nothing before thee. |
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40: Help |
PETITION FOR HELP (A Psalm of David) 2 Jehovah brought me out of the pit. 5 God’s works cannot be numbered. 7 I come to do thy will. 10 I have not hid thy righteousness. 12 Innumerable evils have compassed me. 14 Let them be put to shame. 17 Make no tarrying, God. (Note: 13-17 are repeated in Ps. 70) |
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41: Sickness |
PRAYER IN SICKNESS AND UNDER PRESSURE FROM ENEMIES (A Psalm of David) 1 Blessed is he that considers the weak. 5 My enemies speak evil against me. 8 “An evil disease cleaves fast to him.” 10 Jehovah, have mercy upon me. DOXOLOGY: 13 Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen. |
BOOK II OF PSALMS (Chapters 42-72)
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42: Panting |
Psalms for the sons of Korah (Chapters 42-49)
LONGING FOR GOD (for the sons of Korah) (East of Jordan among strangers) A. (1-5) 1 My soul pants after thee, O God. 4 I went with the throng and led them to the house of God. |
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43: Judge |
JUDGE ME O GOD 3 …bring me into thy holy hill. 4 Upon the harp I will praise thee. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? |
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44: Lament |
NATIONAL LAMENT (for the sons of Korah) A. (1-8) 1-2 Our fathers told us…You drove out the nations. (SELAH) B. (9-26) But now you hast cast us off. 22 For thy sake are we killed all the day long… 23 ...cast us not off for ever. |
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45: Wedding |
ROYAL WEDDING SONG (Messianic) (for the sons of Korah) 6 Thy throne, O God is forever and ever:… 7 God hath anointed thee…above thy fellows. |
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46: Battle |
ZION’S BATTLE SONG (for the sons of Korah) A. (1-3) 1 God is our refuge. (SELAH) B. (4-7) 4 There is a river that makes glad the city of God. (SELAH) |
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47: King |
JEHOVAH GOD IS KING! (Messianic) (for the sons of Korah) |
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48: Zion |
ZION’S GLORY! (for the sons of Korah) A. (1-8) 1 Great is Jehovah…in the city of our God. 4, 5 The kings came and were amazed. 8 It will be established forever. (SELAH) |
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49: Riches |
FOLLY OF TRUST IN RICHES (for the sons of Korah) A. (1-4) 1 Hear all ye peoples. 4 I will open my dark saying upon the harp. B. (5-13) 10 They leave their wealth to others. (SELAH) C. (14-15) They are appointed…to Sheol. (SELAH) D. (16-20) Be not afraid when one is made rich. 17 When he dies he shall carry nothing away. 20 He is like the beast that perishes
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50: Judge |
THE ALMIGHTY JUDGE (A song of Asaph) A. (1-6) 1 The Mighty one, Jehovah, hath spoken. 6 He comes to judge. (SELAH) B. (7-15) 7 Hear, O my people. The world is mine, and the fullness thereof. |
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51: Pardon |
PRAYER FOR PARDON (A song of David) Title: “When Nathan the prophet came unto David…” 1 Have mercy upon me... 3 My sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned. 7 Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. 10 Create in me a clean heart. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit 18 . Do Good unto Zion . |
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52: Accusation |
ANSWER TO ACCUSATION (A song of David) Title: “When Doeg the Edomite told Saul that David had come to Ahimelech.” A. (1-3) Why boastest thou in mischief? (SELAH) B. (4-5) Thou lovest all devouring words. (SELAH) C. (6-9) The righteous also shall see it, and fear. 8 As for me,…I trust in the lovingkindness of God. |
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53: Folly |
FOLLY OF GODLESSNESS (revision of Ps. 14) (A song of David) 1 The fool hath said, there is no God. 3 There is none that doeth good. |
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54: Help |
CRY FOR HELP (A song of David) Title: “When the Ziphites betrayed him to Saul” A. (1-3) Save me, O God. 3 Strangers are risen up against me. (SELAH) B. (4-7) Behold, God is my helper. He hath delivered me. |
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55: Betrayal |
BETRAYAL BY FRIENDS (A song of David) (Probably refers to Ahithophel’s betrayal at Absalom’s rebellion) A. (1-7) 3…And in anger they persecute me. 6 Oh that I had wings like a dove! (SELAH) B. (8-19) Haste me to a shelter. (SELAH) 13 My familiar friend. C. (19 -23) 21 His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. |
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56: Deliverance |
TRUST FOR DELIVERANCE Michtam (golden palms) of David (56-60) Title: “When the Philistines took him in Gath” 2 Mine enemies would swallow me up. 4 In God have I put my trust. 11 …I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me? |
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57: Rescue |
PRAYER FOR RESCUE (Michtam of David) Title: “When he fled from Saul, in the cave.” A. (1-3) Be Merciful to me. My soul takes refuge in thee: (SELAH) B. (4-6) My soul is among the lions. (SELAH) C. (7-11) My heart is fixed. 8 Awake, psaltery and harp… 9 I will sing praises unto thee among the nations (see Ps. 108:1-5) |
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58: Wicked |
PRAYER AGAINST THE WICKED (Michtam of David) 3. The wicked go astray from the womb. 6 Break their teeth, O God. 9 He will take them away with a whirlwind. 11 There is a God that judges in the earth. |
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59: Deliver |
PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE (Michtam of David) Title: “When Saul sent, and watched the house to kill him”. A. (1-5) Deliver me from my enemies. (SELAH) B. (6-13) They return at evening…like a dog. 12 Let them be taken in their pride. (SELAH) C. (14 -17) At evening let them return and howl like a dog. 16 But I will sing of thy strength. |
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60: Defeat |
LAMENT OVER DEFEAT IN BATTLE (Michtam of David) Title: “When he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote Edom in the Valley of Salt.” A. (1-4) O God, thou hast cast us off. (SELAH) B. (5-12) Save with thy right hand.
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61: King |
THE KING’S PRAYER (A Psalm of David). A. (1-4) 4 I will take refuge in thy covering wings. (SELAH) |
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62: Refuge |
GOD ALONE IS REFUGE (A Psalm of David). A. (1-4) 1 My soul waits in silence for God only. (SELAH) B. (5-8) My soul waits in silence for God only. (SELAH) |
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63: Thirst |
THE KING’S THIRST FOR GOD (A Psalm of David). Title: “Longing for God when in the wilderness of Judah.” 1. O God, thou art my God’ earnestly will I seek thee: My Soul thirsts for thee. |
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64: Plots |
PLOTS FROM SECRET ENEMIES (A Psalm of David). |
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65: Care |
PRAISE FOR GOD’S CARE (A Psalm and song of David) 4 Blessed is the man whom you choose. 5 O god of our salvation, confidence of earth and sea. 9-13 Giver of the rain for harvest and pastures. |
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66: Thanksgiving |
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING A. (1-4) Make a joyful noise unto God. (SELAH) B. (5-7) Come, and see the works of God. (SELAH) C. (8-15) Bless our God all ye peoples D. (16-20) Come, and hear, all ye that fear God. (SELAH) God hath heard. |
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67: Nations |
NATIONS TO PRAISE GOD A. 1 God be merciful unto us. (SELAH) B. (2-4) 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. (SELAH) C. (5-7) Let the peoples praise thee 7 All the ends of the earth shall fear him |
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68: Victory |
VICTORY PROCESSIONAL (A Psalm or song of David) A. (1-7) Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered. (SELAH) B. (8-19) The earth trembled. 12 kings of armies flee. 18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led away captives. (SELAH) C. (20-32) 20. A God of deliverance. 24 They have seen thy goings…my King, into the sanctuary. 25 The singers went before, the minstrels followed. 32 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms. (SELAH) D. (33 -35) 35 The God of Israel giveth strength and power unto his people. |
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69: Suffering |
PSALM OF SUFFERING (A Psalm of David). A. His desperate plea. 1 Save me, O God. 9 the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me. 21 They gave me gall for my food. B. 22 Call for destruction of his enemies 28 Let them be blotted out of the book of life. C. 29 Plea for salvation |
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70: Help |
URGENT CRY FOR HELP (A Psalm of David). |
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71: Age |
PSALM OF OLD AGE 5 Thou art my trust from my youth. 9 Cast me not off in old age when my strength fails. 18 When I am old and gray headed, forsake me not, until I have declared thy strength unto the next generation. 20 Thou...wilt quicken us again, and wilt bring us up again from the depths of the earth. 22 . I will praise thee with the psaltery. |
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72: King |
PRAYER FOR THE KING (A psalm for Solomon) 1 Give the king thy judgments. 2 He will judge thy people with righteousness. 11 All nations shall serve him. 16 There shall be abundance.
DOXOLOGY: Blessed be Jehovah…And blessed be His glorious name forever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, Amen. |
BOOK III OF PSALMS (Chapters 73-89)
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Songs of Asaph (Chapters 73-83)
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73: Good |
GOD IS GOOD (A psalm of Asaph) 3 I was envious…when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God, And considered their latter end. 19-20 They…in a moment…are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awakes. 24 You will guide me…And afterward receive me to glory. |
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74: Cast off |
LAMENT OVER DEVASTATION (Maschil of Asaph) A. (1-11) Why hast thou cast us off forever? 7 They have set thy sanctuary on fire. 9 There is no more any prophet. 10 How long, O God? B. (12-23) Yet God is my King. 20 Have respect unto the covenant. |
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75: Horns |
THE HORNS OF THE WICKED WILL BE CUT OFF (A psalm of song of Asaph) A. (1-3) 1. We give thanks. (SELAH) B. (4-10) 7 God is the judge. 9 I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. 10 The horns of the wicked will be cut off. |
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76: Power |
GOD’S VICTORIOUS POWER (A psalm of song of Asaph) A. (1-3) 3 He broke the arrows…of...the…bow. (SELAH) B. (4-9) 6 Both chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. (SELAH) (This seems to refer to Sennacherib’s loss by the Angel of God at Jerusalem.) |
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77: Remembrance |
REMEMBRANCE IN TROUBLES (A psalm of Asaph) A. (1-3) 2 In the day of trouble I sought the Lord. (SELAH) B. (4-9) 5 I have considered the days of old. 7 Will the Lord cast off forever? (SELAH) C. (10-15) 14 Thou hast made known thy strength. (SELAH) D. (16-20) The waters saw thee. 20 Thou leddest thy people…By the hand of Moses. |
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78: History |
LISTEN TO HISTORY (Maschil of Asaph) 8 They were a stubborn and rebellious generation. 17 They rebelled in the desert. 42, 43 They remembered not the signs of Egypt. 67 He refused the tent of Joseph and chose not the tribe of Ephraim. 68 But chose the tribe of Judah. 70 He chose David. 72 And guided them by his hands. |
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79: Jerusalem |
JERUSALEM’S DESTRUCTION (A psalm of Asaph) (1) They have laid Jerusalem in heaps. 5. How Long O Jehovah? 9. Help us. |
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80: Egypt |
THE VINE FROM EGYPT NEEDS HELP (A psalm of Asaph) A. (1-3) 2 Come to save us. 3 Cause thy face to shine and we shall be saved. B. (4-7) How long wilt thou be angry. 7 Cause thy face to shine… C. (8-19) You brought a vine out of Egypt… 14 Look down from heaven, and behold and visit this vine. 19 Cause thy face to shine. |
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81: Feast |
REMEMBRANCE AT THE FEAST (A psalm of Asaph) A. (1-7) 2 Raise a psalm…with the psaltery. 3 Blow the trumpet at the full moon, on our feast-day. 5 He appointed it in Joseph…when he went out over the land of Egypt (Passover). (SELAH) B. (8-16) Hear, O my people. 11 My people hearkened not. 12 So I let them go after the stubbornness of their heart. 13. Oh that they would hearken. |
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82: Judges |
JUDGES MUST BE JUST (A psalm of Asaph) A. (1-2) How long will ye judge unjustly? (SELAH) B. (3-8) Do justice |
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83: Conspire |
NATIONS CONSPIRE AGAINST ISRAEL (A psalm or song of Asaph) A. (1-8) 3 They …consult together. (SELAH) B. (9-18) 17 Let them be put to shame and dismayed.
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Psalms for the sons of Korah (Psalms 84-88)
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84: House |
GOD’S HOUSE LOVED (A Psalm for the sons of Korah) A. (1-4) 2 My soul longs for the courts of Jehovah. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house. (SELAH) B. (5-8) Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; In whose heart are the highways to Zion. (SELAH) C. (9-12) 10 I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of wickedness. selah |
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85: Nation |
THE NATION NEEDS MERCY (A Psalm for the sons of Korah) A. (1-2) Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land. (SELAH) |
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86: David |
DAVID PLEADS FOR MERCY (A prayer of David) 1 Bow down thine ear, For I am poor and needy. 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee. (16) Turn unto me. (17) Show me a token for Good |
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87: Zion |
ZION’S CITIZENS (A Psalm or song for the sons of Korah) A. (1-3) Jehovah loves the gates of Zion. (SELAH) B. (4-6) Yea, of Zion it shall be said, This one was born in her. (SELAH) C. (7) They that sing shall say, All my fountains are in thee.
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88: Despair |
LIFE-LONG DESPAIR (A Psalm or song for the sons of Korah) A. (1-7) 1.I have cried day and night before thee. 4 I am as a man that hath no help. 5 Cast off among the dead. (SELAH) B. (8-10) 8 Thou hast made me an abomination. (SELAH) C. (11 -18) 15 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up. 18 Lover and fried hast thou put far from me. |
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89: Covenant |
COVENANT WITH DAVID AND ISRAEL’S AFFLICTIONS Title: Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite A. (1-2) He sings of God’s lovingkindness B. (3-4) God affirms His covenant with David. (SELAH) C. (5-18) Jehovah receives praise. D. (19-37) Jehovah’s assurance. 34 My covenant will I not break (SELAH) E. (38-45) 44 But God has cast his throne down to the ground. (SELAH) F. (46 -48) How long, O Jehovah? (SELAH) G. (49-51) Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which you sware unto David?
DOXOLOGY: 52 Blessed be Jehovah forevermore. Amen and Amen. |
BOOK IV OF PSALMS (Chapters 90-106)
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90: Eternal |
GOD’S ETERNITY AND MAN’S BREVITY Title: A prayer of Moses. 4 A thousand years in they sight…is as a watch in the night. 10 The days of our years are threescore and ten...it is soon gone and we fly away. |
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91: Security |
SECURITY IN JEHOVAH 2 He is my refuge and my fortress. 11 He will give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. |
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92: Sabbath |
A PSALM OR SONG FOR THE SABBATH 1 It is good to give thanks and to sing praises… 3 With an instrument of ten strings and the psaltery, with a solemn sound upon the harp. 12 The righteous shall flourish. 15 He is my rock. |
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93: He reigns |
JEHOVAH REIGNS! 5 Thy testimonies are very sure. |
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94: Help |
HELP SOUGHT FOR GOD’S PEOPLE 3 How long shall the wicked triumph? 7 They say, Jehovah will not see. 23 Jehovah our god will cut them off. |
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THEOCRATIC PSALMS – Praise to Jehovah (Psalms 95-99)
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95: Sing |
REJOICE AND SING, GOD IS KING 6. Come let us worship and bow down. 8 Harden not your heart as in the wilderness. |
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96: Coming |
CALL TO WORSHIP. JEHOVAH IS COMING TO JUDGE 1 Sing, sing, sing. 9 Worship Jehovah. 10 Jehovah reigns. 13. Jehovah comes to judge the earth. |
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97: Magnificence |
MAGNIFICENCE OF JEHOVAH 1. Let the earth rejoice. 9 Thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth |
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98: Rejoice! |
REJOICE! JEHOVAH COMES TO JUDGE 1. He has done marvelous things. 4. Let all the earth make a joyful noise. 5 Sing praises with the harp. 7-9 Let all creation praise his coming to judge. |
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99: Answers |
JEHOVAH ANSWERS HIS PEOPLE A. (1-3) Jehovah is great in Zion. 3 Holy is He. B. (4-5) The King also Loves Justice. Exalt Jehovah. Holy is He. C. (6-9) 6 Moses, Aaron, and Samuel called upon Jehovah and he answered.
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100: Thanksgiving |
THANKSGIVING PSALM 2 Serve Jehovah with gladness. 3 He made us, and we are his. 4. Enter his gates with thanksgiving. 5 Jehovah is good. |
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101: Justice |
KING’S PLEDGE TO PERFECT JUSTICE “(A Psalm of David)” 2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. 8 Morning by morning will I destroy the wicked. |
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102: Afflicted |
PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED Title: A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and pores out his complaint before the LORD. A. (1-11) 4 My heart is smitten like grass. 11. My days are like a shadow. B. (12 -22) But you will abide forever and have mercy on Zion. C. (23-28) The heavens and the earth shall perish, but you will endure. |
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103: Benefits |
BLESS JEHOVAH FOR HIS BENEFITS “(A Psalm of David)” 7 He made known His ways. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins. 13 Jehovah pities them that fear him. 15 . As for man, his days are as grass. 17 But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting. 20-22 Bless Jehovah ye angels; Ye his hosts; Ye Ministers; All his works |
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104: Creation |
BLESS JEHOVAH FOR HIS CREATION 4. Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain. 11. The beasts of the field are given drink. 19. He appointed the moon for seasons. 24 How manifold are thy works! In wisdom has thou made them all. 31 Let the Glory of Jehovah endure forever. 35 Bless Jehovah, O my soul. |
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105: Covenant |
BLESS JEHOVAH FOR HIS COVENANT 5. Remember his marvelous works. (From the time of his covenant with Abraham till he brought them out of Egypt and made them a nation) |
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106: Rebellious |
ISRAEL’S REBELLIOUS HISTORY A. (1-5) 4 Remember me, O Jehovah. B. (6-46) We have sinned with our fathers (from Egypt). 42 He gave them into the hand of the nations. 43 Many times he delivered them. C. (47) Save us, O Jehovah
DOXOLOGY: 48 Blessed be Jehovah. From everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye Jehovah. |
BOOK V OF PSALMS (Chapters 107-150)
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CHAPTERS & KEY WORDS |
OUTLINE |
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107: Lovingkindness |
LOVINGKINDNESS OF JEHOVAH IN MANIFOLD TROUBLES A. (1-3) Introduction. B. (4-9) Traveler. C. (10-16) Captive. D. (17-22) Affliction. E. (23-32) Seasick F. (33-43) God is impartial to all. Refrain, “Oh that man would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness …” |
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108: Victory |
PRAYER FOR VICTORY (A song or Psalm of David) A. (1-5) Awake psaltery and harp. 3 I will sing praises among the nations. (This section from Ps. 57:7-11) B. (6-13) 13 Through God we shall do valiantly. (This section from Ps. 60:5-12) |
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109: Vengeance |
CRY FOR VENGEANCE (A Psalm of David) 1 Hold not thy peace. 8 Let his days be few; 21. But deal with me, O Lord. 26 Help me, O Jehovah. |
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110: Messiah |
MESSIAH KING AND PRIEST (Messianic) (A Psalm of David) 1 The Lord said, sit thou at my right hand. 2. Rule thou in the midst of thy enemies. 4 Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. |
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111: For ever |
JEHOVAH’S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PRAISE ENDURES FOR EVER (acrostic) 1 I will give thanks with my whole heart. 3 His righteousness endures forever. 7 All his precepts are sure. 9 Holy and reverent is his name. 10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. |
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112: Blessed |
BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT FEARS JEHOVAH (acrostic) 3. His righteousness endures for ever. 6 He shall never be moved. 9. His righteousness endures for ever. |
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THE HALLEL (“PRAISE”) PSALMS 113-114 sung before Passover meal 115-118 sung after the Passover meal
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113: Hallelujah |
HALLELUJAH |
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114: Exodus |
WHEN ISRAEL WENT FORTH FROM EGYPT (Compare vss. 3, 4 with 5, 6 “Sea,” “Jordan,” “mountains,” little hills, like lambs and rams) |
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115: Idols |
TRUST JEHOVAH, NOT IDOLS 3 Our God is in the heavens. 5-7 Idols have useless mouths, eyes, ears, noses, hands and feet. 9-11 “Trust in Jehovah.” 12-13. “He will bless.” 18. Praise ye Jehovah. |
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116: Deliverance |
THANKSGIVING FOR DELIVERANCE FROM DEATH 1. I love Jehovah because he hears. 3 The cords of death compassed me. 8 You have delivered my soul from death. 18. I will pay my vows unto Jehovah in the presence of all his people. |
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117: Nations |
PRAISE JEHOVAH ALL NATIONS (Shortest chapter in the Bible) 1 Praise ye Jehovah. His lovingkindness is great toward us; and his truth endures forever. Praise Jehovah. |
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118: Lovingkindness |
JEHOVAH’S LOVINGKINDNESS ENDURES FOREVER (Middle chapter of Bible) 1, 2, 3, 4, 29 Refrain: “His lovingkindness endures forever.” 10, 11, 12 “In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.” 15 The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly. 22. The stone which the builders rejected became head of the corner.
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119: Law |
BLESSINGS OF GOD’S LAW (Longest chapter in the Bible) (acrostic) 22 eight-verse sections, each beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Each verse within the section begins with the same letter. Almost every verse mentions God’s law under such terminology as “law,” “testimony,” “judgments,” “statutes,” “commandments,” “precepts,” “word,” “ordinances,” “ways.” (1-8) ALEPH “Blessed are that are perfect in the Law” (9-16) BETH “With what will a young man cleanse his way? (17-24) GIMEL “Deal bountifully with your servant” (25-32) DALETH “My soul cleaves unto dust” (33-40) HE “Teach me O Jehovah the way of your statutes” (41-48) VAV “Let your lovingkindness come unto me” (49-56) ZAYIN “Remember the word unto your servant” (57-64) HHETH “Jehovah is my portion” (65-72) TETH “You have dealt well with your servant” (73-80) YODH “Your hands made and fashioned me” (81-88) KAPH “My soul faints for your salvation” (89-96) LAMEDH “For ever, O LORD, your words are settled in heaven (97-104) MEM “O how I love your law” (105-112) NUN “Your word is a lamp unto my feet” (113-120) SAMEKH “I hate them that are of double mind” (121-128) AYN “I have done justice and righteousness” (129-136) PE “Your Testimonies are wonderful.” (137-144) TSADHE “Righteous are you O LORD” (145-152) QUOPH “I have called with my whole heart” (153-160) RESH “Consider my affliction and deliver me” (161-168) SHIN “Princes have persecuted me without a cause” (169-176) TAV “Let my cry come near before you” |
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SONGS OF ASCENTS (Sung by pilgrims going up to the feasts – Psalms 120-134)
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120: Deliverance |
PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE FROM THE TREACHEROUS Title: A Song of ascents |
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121: Keeper |
JEHOVAH THE KEEPER OF ISRAEL (A Song of ascents) 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains. 5. Jehovah is my Keeper. 8 He will keep my soul. |
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122: Peace |
PRAYER OF PEACE FOR JERUSALEM (A Song of ascents) 1 I was glad when they said unto me, let us go unto the house of Jehovah. 6 Pray for peace of Jerusalem. |
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123: Eyes |
EYES RAISED FOR JEHOVAH’S MERCY (A Song of ascents) 1 Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes. |
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124: Rescue |
PRAISE FOR RESCUE (A Song of ascents) 1 if it had not been Jehovah who was on our side… |
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125: Trust |
JEHOVAH ROUND ABOUT HIS PEOPLE (A Song of ascents) 1 They that trust in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved… 2 As the mountains around Jerusalem |
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126: Return |
RETURNING FROM CAPTIVITY IN JOY AND TEARS (A Song of ascents) 3 Jehovah hath done great things. 6 They that sow in tears reap in joy. |
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127: Prosperity |
PROSPERITY COMES FROM JEHOVAH (A Song of ascents) for Solomon 1 Except Jehovah build the house, they labor in vain. 3 Children are a heritage of Jehovah. |
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128: Marriage |
MARRIAGE SONG (A Song of ascents) 1 Blessed is every one that fears Jehovah… 2 It shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be fruitful. 6 See thou thy children’s children. |
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129: Enemies |
PRAYER FOR OVERTHROW OF ZION’S ENEMIES (A Song of ascents) 1-2 Many times have they afflicted me from my youth up. 5 Let those who hate Zion be put to shame. |
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130: Mercy |
PRAYER FOR MERCY FOR ISRAEL (A Song of ascents) 1 Out of the depth I cried. 3 If thou, Jehovah, should mark iniquities, who could stand? 7 O Israel hope in Jehovah. 8 he will redeem Israel. |
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131: Child |
CHILDLIKE TRUST (A Song of ascents) 2 Like a weaned child. 3 O Israel, hope in Jehovah for evermore |
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132: Sanctuary |
DAVID’S PRAYER OF BLESSING ON THE SANCTUARY (A Song of ascents) |
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133: Unity |
BROTHERLY UNITY PRAISED (A Song of ascents) 1 How pleasant it is to dwell together in unity! |
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134: Night |
BLESSINGS OF THE TEMPLE NIGHT-WATCHERS (A Song of ascents)
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135: Works |
PRAISE HIM FOR HIS WONDERFUL WORKS A. (1-14) 6 Whatsoever he pleased, he has done. (Vapors, lightnings, wind, smiting the first-born…) B. (15-21) Idols cannot speak, see, hear… (Similar to 115:4-11) (19-21) Bless ye Jehovah. |
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136: Hallel |
THE GREAT HALLEL (“PRAISE”) PSALM (Appears to be an expansion on Ps. 135.) Every verse has the refrain, “For his lovingkindness endures forever.” |
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137: Sorrow |
SORROW FOR ZION BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON 2 We hanged our harps. 7 Remember Edom who said, Raze Jerusalem. Lament for yourselves O daughters of Babylon. |
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138: Thanks |
SONG OF THANKS (A Psalm of David). 1 I will give thee thanks. 3 In the day I called, you answered. 4 All the kings shall give thee thanks. 8 Thy lovingkindness endures forever. |
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139: All knowing |
TOTAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRESENCE OF GOD (A Psalm of David). 1 O Jehovah, thou hast searched me. 7 Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? 14 I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 19 Thou wilt slay the wicked. 23 Search me…Try me, and see if there be any wicked way in me… |
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140: Deliver |
PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE FROM ENEMIES (A Psalm of David). A. (1-3) Deliver me from the evil man. (SELAH) B. (4-5) Keep me from the hands of the wicked. (SELAH) C. (6-8) Give ear unto my voice. (SELAH) D. (9-13) Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. |
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141: Sin |
PRAYER TO BE KEPT FROM SIN (A Psalm of David). 3 Set a watch before my mouth. 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing. 5 Let my head not refuse reproof. 8 In thee to I take refuge |
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142: Cry |
CRY TO JEHOVAH FOR HELP Maschil of David Title: "In the cave" 1 I cry unto Jehovah. 2 I show him my trouble. 4 Refuge hath failed me. |
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143: Prayer |
PRAYER FOR HELP (A Psalm of David). A. (1-6) 1 Hear my prayer 4 My spirit is overwhelmed. (SELAH) |
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144: Battle |
BATTLE SONG (A Psalm of David). A. (1-11) Blessed be Jehovah who teaches my hands to war. 3 What is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? 4 Man is vanity. B. (12-15) Prayer for a successful peace.
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HALLELUJAH PSALMS (145-150)
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145: Greatness |
JEHOVAH’S GREATNESS EXTOLLED (acrostic) (David’s Psalm of praises) 1 I will extol thee. 3 Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised. 13 Thy kingdom is everlasting. |
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146: Personal |
PRAISE YE JEHOVAH (Twelve reasons for trusting Jehovah) 3 Put not trust in princes. 10 Jehovah will reign forever. Praise ye Jehovah! |
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147: National |
PRAISE BY THE NATION 1 Praise Jehovah. He builds Jerusalem. 12 Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation. Praise ye Jehovah! |
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148: Universal |
UNIVERSAL PRAISE 1 Praise Jehovah from the heavens. 7 Praise Jehovah from the earth. 13 his glory is above earth and heavens. Praise Jehovah! |
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149: Assembly |
PRAISE IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE SAINTS 1 Praise ye Jehovah. 3 Let them sing praises with tumbrel and harp. 9 Praise ye Jehovah! |
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150Instruments |
PRAISE HIM WITH ALL INSTRUMENTS OF MUSIC 6 Let everything that has breath praise Jehovah! |