Psalms by David (-1900)
The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems or songs in the Bible. It is the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a work of the Christian Old Testament. The Psalms are traditionally ascribed to King David, although many were composed by other authors. The Psalms are divided into five books, each with its own theme. The first book is a collection of thanksgiving and praise to God. The second book is a collection of laments and pleas for help. The third book is a collection of hymns of praise and worship. The fourth book is a collection of songs of trust and confidence in God. The fifth book is a collection of songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. The Psalms are filled with powerful imagery and emotion. They express a wide range of human emotions, from joy and celebration to sorrow and despair. They are often used in worship services, and are a source of comfort and strength for many people.
By David · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Poetry, Spiritual Writing · 60 chapters · 42,627 words
First lines
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: David
- Date: 1900 BCE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Text, Poetry, Spiritual Writing, Inspirational Writing
- Length: 42,627 words
- Structure: 150 chapters, 2,461 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Religious Text — Psalms is a book of the Bible, which is a collection of religious texts.
- Poetry — Psalms is a book of poetry, written in a lyrical style.
- Spiritual Writing — Psalms is a book of spiritual writing, exploring themes of faith, hope, and love.
- Inspirational Writing — Psalms is an inspirational book, providing readers with comfort and guidance.
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Contents
- The righteous and the sinners
- The kingdom of the Lord's anointed
- Morning prayer of trust in God Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son
- Evening prayer of trust in God the Chief Musician, on Neginot. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for Protection Chief Musician, on Nehilot. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for Mercy in Time Trial To the chief Musician, in Neginot on Sheminith. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for Sigaión vindication of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite
- The glory of God and the honor of the man Chief Musician, on Gittith. A Psalm of David
- Thanksgiving for God's righteousness Chief Musician, on Mut-Laben. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for the destruction of the wicked
- The fair refuge of music. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for help against evil Chief Musician, on Sheminith. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for help in affliction of music. A Psalm of David
- Folly and corruption of man of music. A Psalm of David
- Those who dwell on the holy mountain of God Psalm of David
- A legacy of David Michtam chosen
- Prayer for Protection Prayer David oppressors
- Thanksgiving for the victory of music. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. Then he said:
- The works of God and the word of music. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for the victory of music. A Psalm of David
- Praise for being rid of the enemy of music. A Psalm of David
- A cry of anguish and a song of praise To the Chief Musician, on Ajelet-sahar. A Psalm of David
- Lord is my shepherd Psalm of David
- The King of Glory A Psalm of David
- David implores address, forgiveness and protection Psalm of David
- Integrity Statement Psalm of David
- The Lord is my light and my salvation Psalm of David
- Plea for help, and thanks for the reply Psalm of David
- Power and glory of the Lord Psalm of David
- Thanksgiving for being spared from death Psalm sung at the dedication of the house.A Psalm of David
- Declaration of trust of music. A Psalm of David
- The joy of forgiveness Psalm of David. A contemplation
- Praise the Creator and Preserver
- Divine protection Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, who drove him away, and left
- Prayer for deliverance from enemies Psalm of David
- The mercy of God of music. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord
- The way of the wicked Psalm of David
- Prayer of a penitent psalm of David, to remember
- The transitory nature of life To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David
- Praise God for the release of music. A Psalm of David
- Prayer for health of music. A Psalm of David
- My soul thirsts for God, the Chief Musician. A contemplation of the sons of Korah
- Prayer for vindication and deliverance
- Releases past and present evidence of music. A contemplation of the sons of Korah
- Song of the marriage of King Chief Musician, on lilies. A contemplation of the sons of Korah. Song sweethearts
- God is our refuge and strength To the chief Musician, of the sons of Korah. Psalm on Alamoth
- God, King of all the land of music. Psalm of the sons of Korah
- Beauty and glory of Zion Chant. Psalm of the sons of Korah
- The folly of trusting in riches of music. Psalm of the sons of Korah
- God will judge the world Psalm of Asaph
- Repentance and prayer for purification of music. A Psalm of David, when after he had gone in to Bathsheba came to him Nathan the prophet
- Futility of bad boasting of music. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, saying, David has come to the house of Ahimelech
- Folly and wickedness of men the chief Musician, on Mahalat. A contemplation by David
- Prayer for protection from enemies To the chief Musician, in Neginot. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?
- Prayer for the destruction of enemies without the Chief Musician, on Neginot. A contemplation by David
- Prayer trust the chief Musician, on silent dove very distant place. Michtam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath
- Prayer for deliverance from persecutors Chief Musician; Do Not Destroy. Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave
- Prayer for the punishment of the wicked Chief Musician; Do Not Destroy. Michtam of David
- Prayer for deliverance from enemies Chief Musician; Do Not Destroy. Michtam of David, when Saul sent, and watched the house to kill him
- Prayer for help against the enemy Chief Musician, on lilies. Testimony. Michtam of David, to teach, when he war against Aram, Mesopotamia and Aram of Zobah, and Joab returned, and destroyed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt