Psalms

The prayer and song book of Israel, with 150 psalms.

Psalms gathers 150 poems of praise, lament, trust and wisdom, used in Jewish and Christian prayer for more than two thousand years.

In this section

Psalm 4
Psalm 7
Psalm 23
Psalm 27
Psalm 41
Psalm 70
Psalm 91
Psalm 121
Psalm 139

Historical context

The 150 psalms were collected over centuries and arranged in five books, perhaps mirroring the five books of Moses. Many have headings attributing them to David, Asaph, the sons of Korah or Solomon.

Explanation

Best-known passages

Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd”
Psalm 51: David’s plea for forgiveness
Psalm 91: the protection of the Most High
Psalm 121: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills”
Psalm 139: the God who knows everything