What does the Bible say about psalms?
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The Bible presents psalms as God-centered songs and prayers that teach his people to praise his mighty works, trust his sovereign rule, confess sin, and hope in his saving mercy. Israel’s great songs, from Exodus 15 and Judges 5 to 1 Samuel 2:1-10 and 2 Samuel 22, celebrate the Lord as the victorious Deliverer who humbles the proud and lifts the needy. Psalms 90 calls believers to reckon with human frailty and seek wisdom in the everlasting God. David’s and Israel’s praises in 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 and 29:10-19 summon all nations to worship the Creator and King. Isaiah 12 gathers this response into joyful thanksgiving for God’s salvation.
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- Of Moses, celebrating the deliverance at the Red Sea Exodus 15:1-19
- Didactic songs composed by Moses, celebrating the providence, righteousness, and judgments of God Deuteronomy 32:1-43; Psalms 90
- Song of Deborah, celebrating Israel’ s victory over Sisera Judges 5
- Of Hannah, in thankfulness for a son 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Of David
- In celebrating his deliverance 2 Samuel 22
- Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant 1 Chronicles 16:7-36
- At the close of his reign 2 Samuel 23:2-7; 1 Chronicles 29:10-19
- Of Isaiah Isaiah 12; Isaiah 25; Isaiah 26
- Of Hezekiah, celebrating deliverance from death Isaiah 38:9-20
- Of Mary Luke 1:46-55
- Elisabeth Luke 1:42-45
- Zacharias Luke 1:68-79
- AFFLICTIONS Psalms 3; Psalms 4; Psalms 5; Psalms 7; Psalms 11; Psalms 13; Psalms 16; Psalms 17; Psalms 22; Psalms 26; Psalms 27; Psalms 28
- DIDACTIC Psalms 1; Psalms 5; Psalms 7; Psalms 9; Psalms 10; Psalms 11; Psalms 12; Psalms 14; Psalms 15; Psalms 17; Psalms 24; Psalms 25
- HISTORICAL Psalms 78; Psalms 105; Psalms 106
- IMPRECATORY
- See PRAYER, IMPRECATORY
- INTERCESSIONAL Psalms 20; Psalms 67; Psalms 122; Psalms 132; Psalms 144
- MESSIANIC
- See JESUS
- See MESSIAH
- See MESSIANIC PSALMS
- PENITENTIAL Psalms 6; Psalms 25; Psalms 32; Psalms 38; Psalms 51; Psalms 102; Psalms 130; Psalms 143
- PRAISE
- For God’ s attributes Psalms 8; Psalms 19; Psalms 24; Psalms 29; Psalms 33; Psalms 47; Psalms 50; Psalms 65; Psalms 66; Psalms 76; Psalms 77; Psalms 93
- PROPHETIC Psalms 2; Psalms 16; Psalms 22; Psalms 40; Psalms 45; Psalms 68; Psalms 69; Psalms 72; Psalms 87; Psalms 97; Psalms 110; Psalms 118
- THANKSGIVING Psalms 21; Psalms 46; Psalms 48; Psalms 65; Psalms 66; Psalms 68; Psalms 76; Psalms 81; Psalms 85; Psalms 98; Psalms 105; Psalms 124
- For God’ s goodness to good men Psalms 23; Psalms 34; Psalms 36; Psalms 91; Psalms 100; Psalms 103; Psalms 107; Psalms 117; Psalms 121; Psalms 145
- For God’ s Mercies to Individuals Psalms 9; Psalms 18; Psalms 30; Psalms 34; Psalms 40; Psalms 75; Psalms 103; Psalms 108; Psalms 116; Psalms 118; Psalms 138
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