Outline of Psalms: Prayer and praise before the reigning LORD

The LORD guards those who delight in His instruction, while the way of the wicked perishes.

A rooted life 1:1–3 · A path that perishes 1:4–6

The LORD establishes His Son as King, so rebellious rulers must submit and find refuge in Him.

Rulers resist the LORD 2:1–3 · Heaven answers rebellion 2:4–6 · The King receives the nations 2:7–9 · A warning with refuge 2:10–12

Surrounded by enemies, David trusts the LORD who sustains him and saves His people.

Enemies deny deliverance 3:1–2 · The LORD sustains His servant 3:3–6 · Salvation belongs to the LORD 3:7–8

David calls others from empty pursuits to trust the LORD, whose favor gives joy and peaceful rest.

A plea for grace 4:1 · Turn from falsehood 4:2–5 · Joy beyond abundance 4:6–8

The LORD rejects deceit and shelters those who approach Him through His abundant mercy.

Lay the plea before God 5:1–3 · Holiness and mercy 5:4–7 · Lead and shelter Your people 5:8–12

The distressed sufferer asks for mercy and gains confidence that the LORD has heard his prayer.

Deliver me in Your mercy 6:1–5 · Grief exhausts the sufferer 6:6–7 · The LORD has heard 6:8–10

David submits his disputed cause to the righteous Judge, who saves the upright and turns evil upon its makers.

Examine my cause 7:1–5 · Let the righteous Judge act 7:6–11 · Evil recoils on the evildoer 7:12–17

The majestic Creator gives frail humanity honor and responsibility over the works of His hands.

Majesty through weakness 8:1–2 · Humanity honored by God 8:3–8 · The earth hears His praise 8:9

The LORD's righteous rule gives the afflicted reason to praise Him and ask for deliverance.

Praise for a vindicated cause 9:1–6 · A refuge for the afflicted 9:7–12 · Let the nations know their limits 9:13–20

The LORD hears the oppressed and will call violent people to account despite their claim that He does not see.

Violence flourishes unchecked 10:1–11 · Call the wicked to account 10:12–15 · The eternal King hears 10:16–18

The LORD still reigns, sees and judges when danger makes the righteous seem helpless.

Pressure to flee 11:1–3 · The heavenly throne remains 11:4–7

The LORD's flawless promise sustains the oppressed amid a society corrupted by boastful and deceitful speech.

Help amid deceit 12:1–4 · God promises protection 12:5–8

David brings his prolonged distress to God and rests his hope in the LORD's faithful love.

Four cries of delay 13:1–2 · Preserve my life 13:3–4 · Trust becomes song 13:5–6

God exposes universal human corruption, shelters His afflicted people and remains their hope for salvation.

No one does good 14:1–3 · Predators face God's presence 14:4–6 · Salvation from Zion 14:7

The LORD's presence calls for truthful speech, faithful dealings and justice toward the vulnerable.

The worshiper's question 15:1 · The life that fits His presence 15:2–5

David finds his good in the LORD and trusts Him for life, joy and deliverance beyond the grave.

Refuge without rival gods 16:1–4 · A secure inheritance 16:5–8 · Life in God's presence 16:9–11

David appeals for protection from violent enemies and values God's presence above the portion of this life.

Hear an honest plea 17:1–5 · Hide me from violent pursuers 17:6–12 · A better satisfaction 17:13–15

David praises the LORD who rescued him, equipped him for victory and keeps faithful love for his royal line.

My rock hears distress 18:1–6 · The LORD comes to rescue 18:7–19 · God acts with justice 18:20–29 · God equips the king 18:30–45 · Praise among the nations 18:46–50

God reveals His glory in creation and His will in Scripture, leading His servant to seek cleansing and obedience.

The heavens declare glory 19:1–6 · The LORD's instruction gives life 19:7–11 · Cleanse my hidden faults 19:12–14

God's people pray for their anointed king and trust the LORD's saving power above military strength.

Pray for the king 20:1–5 · Trust the saving name 20:6–9

The LORD blesses His trusting king and defeats the enemies whose schemes cannot prevail.

Royal joy in the LORD 21:1–7 · Enemies cannot prevail 21:8–12 · The people praise His power 21:13

The afflicted singer cries for rescue, then announces God's answer to the congregation and the nations.

Forsaken yet still trusting 22:1–11 · Rescue me from death 22:12–21 · Tell the congregation 22:22–26 · The nations will worship 22:27–31

The LORD provides, guides and protects His servant, who trusts His goodness through danger and into His presence.

The shepherd restores 23:1–3 · He accompanies danger 23:4 · The generous host welcomes 23:5–6

The Creator owns the earth, requires pure worshipers and enters as the victorious King of Glory.

The earth belongs to God 24:1–2 · Seek Him with clean hands 24:3–6 · Welcome the glorious King 24:7–10

David asks the merciful LORD to forgive his sin, teach His ways and redeem His afflicted people.

Trust seeks teaching and mercy 25:1–7 · The LORD guides the humble 25:8–15 · Redeem amid distress 25:16–22

David seeks God's searching judgment, rejects corrupt company and longs to worship in the LORD's house.

Examine my integrity 26:1–5 · I love Your dwelling 26:6–8 · Redeem and keep me 26:9–12

Confidence in the LORD leads David to seek His presence, plead for help and wait courageously.

Confidence seeks God's dwelling 27:1–6 · Hear and guide me 27:7–12 · Wait with courage 27:13–14

The LORD hears His servant's plea and is the saving strength of His king and people.

Hear and distinguish me 28:1–5 · The LORD has heard 28:6–7 · Shepherd the whole people 28:8–9

The LORD's powerful voice rules creation, and the enthroned King gives strength and peace to His people.

Give the LORD His glory 29:1–2 · His voice shakes creation 29:3–9 · The King gives peace 29:10–11

David praises the LORD who rescued him from death and replaced self-confident prosperity with grateful dependence.

Praise the restoring God 30:1–5 · Prosperity gave false security 30:6–10 · Joy serves thanksgiving 30:11–12

David entrusts his life to the faithful LORD amid grief, slander and danger, then calls others to take courage.

Commit the life to God 31:1–8 · Bring grief and slander to Him 31:9–18 · Praise His sheltering goodness 31:19–24

Confessed sin meets the LORD's forgiveness, freeing His people for trusting, teachable obedience and joy.

The blessedness of pardon 32:1–2 · Concealment gives way to confession 32:3–5 · Pray and receive instruction 32:6–11

The LORD's creative word, unchanging purpose and watchful mercy call His people to joyful trust.

Praise with a new song 33:1–3 · His word and purpose stand 33:4–12 · Human strength cannot save 33:13–19 · Wait for His loving devotion 33:20–22

God hears the afflicted and teaches His people to fear Him, speak truth, seek peace and trust His redeeming care.

Join the rescued singer's praise 34:1–10 · Learn the fear of the LORD 34:11–14 · The LORD stays near the brokenhearted 34:15–22

David asks the LORD to defend him against unprovoked hostility, treacherous witnesses and malicious celebration.

Fight for the afflicted 35:1–10 · Kindness receives betrayal 35:11–18 · Vindicate before the assembly 35:19–28

Human wickedness blinds the heart, but God's faithful love shelters and sustains those who know Him.

Sin conceals itself 36:1–4 · Mercy exceeds human measure 36:5–9 · Preserve the upright 36:10–12

Do not envy the wicked; trust the LORD, do good and wait for the lasting inheritance He gives the meek.

Replace envy with trust 37:1–11 · The LORD upholds the righteous 37:12–22 · Walk in His way 37:23–34 · Observe the two endings 37:35–40

Overwhelmed by sin, sickness and hostility, David confesses his guilt and asks the LORD not to forsake him.

A burden too heavy 38:1–8 · Friends withdraw and enemies plot 38:9–14 · Confession and urgent hope 38:15–22

David faces life's frailty, places his hope in the LORD and asks mercy under painful discipline.

Silence breaks under grief 39:1–3 · Teach me my limits 39:4–6 · My hope is in You 39:7–11 · Hear this passing stranger 39:12–13

The God who rescued David calls for willing obedience and remains his refuge in renewed guilt and danger.

Remember the rescue 40:1–5 · Obedience and public testimony 40:6–10 · Mercy is needed again 40:11–17

David seeks mercy amid illness and betrayal, trusting the LORD to preserve him in His presence.

Blessed care for the poor 41:1–3 · Illness meets malicious betrayal 41:4–9 · Raise and uphold me 41:10–12 · Praise the eternal God 41:13

The distant, downcast worshiper longs for God and repeatedly calls his soul to hope in Him.

Longing for lost worship 42:1–5 · Remember amid overwhelming waters 42:6–11

The distressed singer asks God to vindicate him and lead him back to joyful worship.

Defend my cause 43:1–2 · Lead me into Your presence 43:3–5

God's people remember His victories and appeal for mercy while enduring defeat they cannot explain by apostasy.

Remember grace in victory 44:1–8 · Face present humiliation 44:9–16 · Protest covenant loyalty 44:17–22 · Rise to redeem us 44:23–26

The royal wedding song celebrates a just king whose enduring throne and honor reach beyond ordinary kingship.

Celebrate the royal bridegroom 45:1–9 · Welcome the bride 45:10–15 · A name remembered 45:16–17

God's presence secures His people when creation shakes and nations rage; He will be exalted over all the earth.

Refuge when the earth shakes 46:1–3 · The city God inhabits 46:4–7 · See the end of warfare 46:8–11

All peoples must praise the LORD whose kingship gathers the nations under the God of Abraham.

Praise the awesome King 47:1–4 · Sing before His throne 47:5–9

The LORD's protection of Zion leads His people to contemplate His love and tell later generations of His faithfulness.

The city of the great King 48:1–3 · Hostile kings retreat 48:4–8 · Consider and tell 48:9–14

Riches cannot overcome death, but God can redeem His people from the grave and take them to Himself.

Wisdom for every rank 49:1–4 · No wealth can pay the ransom 49:5–12 · Two hopes beyond wealth 49:13–20

God calls His covenant people to thankful dependence and exposes the hypocrisy of religious words joined to evil.

The divine court assembles 50:1–6 · God does not need feeding 50:7–15 · Religious words cannot hide evil 50:16–23

David confesses deep guilt and asks God for cleansing, renewed obedience and restored joy by His mercy.

Confess without excuse 51:1–6 · Cleanse and renew 51:7–12 · Restore truthful praise 51:13–17 · Do good to Zion 51:18–19

Destructive speech and trusted wealth end in ruin, while trust in God's faithful love sustains the righteous.

Expose destructive boasting 52:1–4 · False refuge collapses 52:5–7 · Flourish in faithful love 52:8–9

God exposes corrupt humanity, scatters the enemies of His people and remains Israel's hope for salvation.

Corruption under God's gaze 53:1–3 · Predators meet judgment 53:4–5 · Long for salvation 53:6

David asks God to vindicate him against ruthless pursuers and gives thanks for His faithful help.

Save me by Your name 54:1–3 · The helper will act 54:4–7

Terror and a friend's treachery drive David to persistent prayer and trust in the LORD who sustains him.

Longing to escape 55:1–8 · Violence and broken friendship 55:9–15 · Cast the burden on God 55:16–23

David brings fear and tears to the God whose faithful word gives courage before mortal enemies.

Fear turns toward trust 56:1–4 · God records the tears 56:5–11 · Walk in the light of life 56:12–13

David shelters in God's mercy and turns threatened life into praise that seeks God's glory among the nations.

Refuge amid devouring enemies 57:1–5 · A steadfast heart sings 57:6–11

Corrupt rulers cannot escape the God whose judgment proves that justice matters.

Rulers practice violence 58:1–5 · Remove their power 58:6–9 · Justice becomes visible 58:10–11

The LORD is David's fortress against murderous enemies, whose repeated threats cannot silence morning praise.

Rescue the innocent target 59:1–5 · Prowling enemies meet a fortress 59:6–10 · Make judgment instructive 59:11–15 · Sing in the morning 59:16–17

Defeat drives God's people back to His promise, for only His help can secure deliverance.

Restore us after defeat 60:1–5 · God claims the land 60:6–8 · Human help cannot suffice 60:9–12

The fainthearted king seeks God's shelter and lasting faithful protection, answering with daily praise.

Shelter the fainthearted 61:1–4 · Preserve the king 61:5–8

God alone is a secure refuge; neither rank, wealth nor force can bear the weight of human hope.

Rest amid assault 62:1–4 · Pour out your hearts 62:5–8 · Reject unreliable securities 62:9–12

In the wilderness David seeks and remembers God, whose faithful love satisfies him amid danger.

Thirst for God's presence 63:1–4 · Satisfied while remembering 63:5–8 · The king will rejoice 63:9–11

God turns secret malice and weaponized speech against their makers, giving the upright reason to rejoice.

Expose the hidden scheme 64:1–6 · God's answer overturns the plot 64:7–10

God hears prayer, forgives sin, governs creation and makes the land fruitful, drawing praise from His people.

Forgiven people draw near 65:1–4 · The world sees His power 65:5–8 · The earth receives abundance 65:9–13

God's rescue through testing calls the whole earth to praise and His people to thankful, honest testimony.

Come and see 66:1–7 · Preserved through testing 66:8–12 · Come and hear 66:13–20

God blesses His people so that His salvation, righteous rule and praise become known throughout the earth.

Bless us for the nations 67:1–2 · Let every people rejoice 67:3–5 · Harvest points beyond itself 67:6–7

God marches to save, dwells among His people and calls all kingdoms to praise His strength and mercy.

The victorious defender 68:1–6 · From wilderness to dwelling 68:7–18 · The deliverer bears His people 68:19–23 · The procession welcomes the nations 68:24–31 · Kingdoms praise the mighty God 68:32–35

David appeals for rescue from causeless hatred, asks just judgment and expects God's needy people to praise Him.

Engulfed by reproach 69:1–12 · Answer in Your faithful love 69:13–21 · Judge the persecutors 69:22–29 · The afflicted will praise 69:30–36

The needy singer urgently seeks God's deliverance, the defeat of malice and joy for all who love His salvation.

Hasten and thwart the attackers 70:1–3 · Let seekers rejoice 70:4–5

The lifelong worshiper asks God for continued help so that the next generation will hear of His saving righteousness.

My refuge since birth 71:1–8 · Help when strength fails 71:9–13 · Tell the coming generation 71:14–18 · Renewed life and thanksgiving 71:19–24

The ideal king rules with justice and mercy, bringing lasting blessing to the nations under God's glorious name.

Give the king Your justice 72:1–7 · A kingdom for the nations 72:8–14 · Blessing through the king 72:15–17 · Praise and a collection ending 72:18–20

God's presence exposes the false security of wicked prosperity and restores the troubled believer's hope.

Envy threatens faith 73:1–14 · The sanctuary changes the view 73:15–20 · Nearness to God is good 73:21–28

The devastated congregation appeals to the Creator and covenant King to defend His name and His afflicted people.

See the sanctuary's destruction 74:1–11 · Remember the ancient King 74:12–17 · Defend Your covenant people 74:18–23

The LORD holds the earth firm, humbles the proud and determines when righteous judgment comes.

Give thanks for His nearness 75:1 · The Judge restrains pride 75:2–5 · Exaltation belongs to God 75:6–10

God's victory over violent power calls the earth to fear Him and honor the Judge who saves the lowly.

God defeats the warriors 76:1–6 · The whole earth must fear Him 76:7–12

When God's mercy seems absent, the distressed singer recalls His mighty redemption and hidden guidance.

Questions in a sleepless night 77:1–10 · Remember His wonders 77:11–15 · The unseen path of the Shepherd 77:16–20

Israel's repeated unbelief and God's persistent mercy instruct later generations to trust and obey Him.

Teach children the remembered works 78:1–8 · Gifts met by unbelief 78:9–39 · Remember rescue from Egypt 78:40–55 · Idolatry brings judgment 78:56–64 · God chooses Zion and David 78:65–72

The ruined people confess sin and ask God to pardon, preserve and vindicate them for His name's glory.

The city is devastated 79:1–4 · Mercy and pardon are needed 79:5–9 · Hear the captives and restore praise 79:10–13

Israel appeals to its Shepherd to restore His ravaged vine and renew His people under His appointed representative.

Let Your face shine 80:1–7 · The planted vine is exposed 80:8–13 · Attend to Your vine 80:14–19

The God who redeemed Israel calls for exclusive allegiance and grieves over the blessings refused by disobedience.

Celebrate the appointed feast 81:1–5 · Listen to the Redeemer 81:6–10 · Stubbornness rejects good gifts 81:11–16

God condemns unjust authority, commands protection for the vulnerable and claims judgment over every nation.

The divine court calls for justice 82:1–4 · Exalted status will not save 82:5–7 · Judge the whole earth 82:8

The threatened people ask God to defeat a hostile coalition so the nations recognize His sole supremacy.

The coalition seeks erasure 83:1–8 · Remember earlier victories 83:9–12 · Let judgment reveal the LORD 83:13–18

The LORD's presence is the pilgrim's joy, strength and greatest good.

Long for the dwelling 84:1–4 · Strength for the pilgrimage 84:5–7 · Trust the generous God 84:8–12

Remembered forgiveness leads God's people to ask for renewed life and listen for His righteous peace.

Remember restored favor 85:1–3 · Ask for renewal 85:4–7 · Listen for peace 85:8–13

David appeals to the incomparable, forgiving God for mercy, faithful obedience and help against the ruthless.

Hear Your needy servant 86:1–7 · Teach whole-hearted worship 86:8–13 · Show Your compassionate help 86:14–17

God establishes Zion and counts people from former enemy nations among those who belong to His city.

The LORD loves Zion 87:1–3 · The nations are registered 87:4–6 · Joy springs from God's city 87:7

The afflicted singer keeps calling on the God of salvation even when the song ends without relief.

A life near the grave 88:1–9 · Can the grave tell Your praise? 88:10–12 · The prayer continues in darkness 88:13–18

The apparent collapse of David's throne drives the singer to appeal to the covenant God has sworn to keep.

Sing the sworn promise 89:1–4 · No one compares to the LORD 89:5–18 · The covenant endures through discipline 89:19–37 · The crown lies in the dust 89:38–45 · Remember Your oath 89:46–51 · Bless the LORD forever 89:52

The eternal God teaches mortal sinners to seek wisdom, compassion and lasting purpose in His favor.

Eternal refuge and passing life 90:1–6 · Sin makes life accountable 90:7–12 · Satisfy and establish us 90:13–17

Those who trust the LORD rest under His faithful protection and call upon Him in trouble.

Confess the refuge 91:1–2 · His faithfulness guards 91:3–8 · Angels serve His keeping 91:9–13 · God promises His presence 91:14–16

The LORD's enduring righteousness makes thankful worship fitting and gives His people lasting fruitfulness.

Praise morning and night 92:1–4 · The wicked flourish briefly 92:5–9 · The righteous keep bearing fruit 92:10–15

The LORD's eternal kingship is stronger than raging waters and guarantees the trustworthiness of His word.

Majesty without beginning 93:1–2 · Might above the flood 93:3–4 · Faithful word and holy dwelling 93:5

God sees violent injustice, sustains His troubled people and will judge corrupt power.

How long will the wicked boast? 94:1–7 · The Maker sees and teaches 94:8–15 · His love keeps the slipping foot 94:16–23

Worship the Creator and Shepherd with joy, and do not harden your heart against His voice.

Come before the great King 95:1–7 · Do not repeat wilderness unbelief 95:8–11

All nations and all creation are summoned to rejoice before the LORD, who comes to judge with righteousness.

Declare His saving glory 96:1–6 · Bring worship to the King 96:7–10 · Creation welcomes the Judge 96:11–13

The LORD's righteous reign shames idols, gladdens His people and calls them to holiness.

The King appears in glory 97:1–6 · Idols lose their boast 97:7–9 · The faithful turn from evil 97:10–12

God's remembered faithfulness calls the whole creation to joyful praise and expectation of righteous judgment.

A new song for salvation 98:1–3 · The earth acclaims the King 98:4–6 · Creation awaits justice 98:7–9

The holy LORD reigns with justice, answers prayer and forgives without treating sin as harmless.

Tremble before His holy rule 99:1–3 · His strength loves justice 99:4–5 · Mercy includes correction 99:6–9

The LORD's goodness, ownership of His people and lasting faithfulness call the earth to glad worship.

Serve the God who made us 100:1–3 · Thank the faithful LORD 100:4–5

The king resolves to practice integrity, honor faithful servants and remove deceit and injustice from his rule.

Begin with the heart and household 101:1–4 · Govern with faithful servants 101:5–8

The afflicted singer trusts the eternal LORD to hear him, restore Zion and establish future generations.

Life withers under distress 102:1–11 · The enthroned LORD has compassion 102:12–17 · Write it for those to come 102:18–22 · The Creator never changes 102:23–28

The LORD's forgiving compassion outlasts human frailty and calls every creature to bless His holy name.

Remember His benefits 103:1–5 · Mercy toward the guilty and weak 103:6–14 · Human life fades, His love remains 103:15–19 · Let every servant bless Him 103:20–22

The Creator wisely orders and sustains the world, giving every creature reason to depend on Him and praise.

Majesty and ordered waters 104:1–9 · Food and shelter for creatures 104:10–18 · Times for animals and labor 104:19–23 · Life depends on His breath 104:24–30 · May He rejoice in His works 104:31–35

God faithfully preserves Abraham's offspring and fulfills His promise so that His redeemed people obey Him.

Remember and proclaim 105:1–7 · The promise preserves the patriarchs 105:8–15 · Joseph goes ahead 105:16–22 · Egypt cannot hold the people 105:23–38 · Provision leads to obedience 105:39–45

Israel confesses repeated rebellion and appeals to God's covenant mercy for renewed gathering and praise.

Praise and seek shared salvation 106:1–5 · Mercy at the sea 106:6–12 · Remember wilderness failures 106:13–33 · The land witnesses further rebellion 106:34–43 · Remembered covenant gives hope 106:44–48

God answers cries from distress, overturns human circumstances and calls the redeemed to consider His faithful love.

Gathered people give thanks 107:1–3 · Lost travelers find a home 107:4–9 · Prisoners leave the darkness 107:10–16 · The sick receive healing 107:17–22 · Sailors reach the harbor 107:23–32 · Consider His reversals 107:33–43

God's steadfast love gives His people courage to seek the help that human strength cannot provide.

Wake the dawn with praise 108:1–5 · Remember God's declared rule 108:6–9 · Depend on divine help 108:10–13

The falsely accused servant appeals to God for judgment and asks the LORD's faithful love to defend the needy.

Love is repaid with accusation 109:1–5 · An appeal for severe judgment 109:6–20 · Help the poor servant 109:21–29 · The LORD stands beside the needy 109:30–31

The LORD appoints David's Lord to reign over His enemies and serve as priest forever by divine oath.

Rule from the place of honor 110:1–3 · A priest by unchangeable oath 110:4 · The King overcomes opposition 110:5–7

The LORD's faithful and righteous works call His people to thankful remembrance and reverent obedience.

Praise among the gathered upright 111:1–3 · His people remember His provision 111:4–6 · His trustworthy word teaches wisdom 111:7–10

The person who fears the LORD practices generous justice and can remain steadfast amid bad news and opposition.

Delight in God's commands 112:1–3 · Light expressed in generosity 112:4–6 · A steady heart amid opposition 112:7–10

The incomparable LORD deserves worldwide praise because He stoops to lift the poor and bring joy to the humiliated.

Praise without limit 113:1–3 · Majesty joined to condescension 113:4–6 · He raises the humbled 113:7–9

Israel's deliverance displays the LORD's power over creation and calls the earth to tremble before Him.

A redeemed people becomes His sanctuary 114:1–2 · Sea and mountains respond 114:3–6 · Tremble before the transforming God 114:7–8

God's people must reject helpless idols, trust their living Helper and bless His faithful name.

Honor His faithful name 115:1–3 · Idols cannot act 115:4–8 · Trust the LORD who blesses 115:9–15 · Use life for praise 115:16–18

The rescued sufferer loves the LORD who hears prayer and responds with public thanksgiving and faithful service.

He heard the cry from death's grip 116:1–4 · Return to rest in His mercy 116:5–11 · Offer grateful worship 116:12–19

Every nation is called to praise the LORD because His steadfast love is great and His faithfulness endures.

A summons to every people 117:1 · Love and faithfulness give the reason 117:2

God's steadfast love overturns rejection and calls the rescued community to enter His presence with thanksgiving.

Let all His people answer 118:1–4 · The LORD is better than human protection 118:5–18 · Enter the gates with thanks 118:19–21 · Celebrate God's surprising victory 118:22–29

God's trustworthy word guides the afflicted believer, whose obedience depends continually on His mercy and help.

Blessing calls for wholehearted obedience 119:1–8 · Treasure the word within 119:9–16 · Open the stranger's eyes 119:17–24 · Give life to the weary 119:25–32 · Turn the heart toward Your ways 119:33–40 · Let steadfast love give courage 119:41–48 · Remember the promise in affliction 119:49–56 · The LORD is my portion 119:57–64 · Affliction teaches discernment 119:65–72 · Comfort the servant You made 119:73–80 · Do not abandon me while I wait 119:81–88 · Your word stands beyond my limits 119:89–96 · Love for truth gives wisdom 119:97–104 · Your word lights the dangerous path 119:105–112 · Sustain the undivided heart 119:113–120 · Act for the oppressed servant 119:121–128 · Let Your word unfold its light 119:129–136 · Righteous truth outlasts trouble 119:137–144 · Hear my whole heart 119:145–152 · Defend and revive me 119:153–160 · Peace amid unjust pursuit 119:161–168 · Seek Your wandering servant 119:169–176

The servant trapped among deceitful and hostile people cries to the LORD who hears and judges lying speech.

Deliver me from deceit 120:1–2 · Falsehood will meet judgment 120:3–4 · The peacemaker longs to leave hostility 120:5–7

Help comes from the Creator, whose watchful care accompanies His people through every journey.

Look beyond the hills 121:1–2 · The Keeper remains awake 121:3–6 · His care surrounds every departure 121:7–8

Joy in gathered worship leads to prayer and action for the peace of the city where God's people meet.

Joy at the invitation 122:1–2 · A city for thanks and justice 122:3–5 · Pray and work for peace 122:6–9

God's scorned people wait attentively on their heavenly Master for the mercy they cannot secure themselves.

Watch the Master's hand 123:1–2 · Enough of contempt 123:3–4

Israel confesses that survival amid overwhelming hostility depends entirely on the Creator's rescuing help.

Without His help we would be lost 124:1–5 · The snare is broken 124:6–8

Those who trust the LORD are secure in His care, while lasting peace excludes participation in wickedness.

A people as secure as Zion 125:1–2 · Oppression will not possess the final rule 125:3 · Seek goodness and reject crookedness 125:4–5

Remembered restoration fuels prayer for renewed deliverance and hope that sorrowful sowing will yield joy.

Remember surprising restoration 126:1–3 · Ask for a further harvest 126:4–6

Work, security and family depend on the LORD's generous provision rather than anxious human effort alone.

Labor requires God's blessing 127:1–2 · Children are a received gift 127:3–5

The fear of the LORD shapes fruitful work, household joy and prayer for the peace of the whole people.

Walk in reverent obedience 128:1–4 · Let household joy widen into public peace 128:5–6

Israel remembers prolonged cruelty, thanks the righteous LORD for freedom and asks that hatred of Zion fail.

The wounds did not become defeat 129:1–4 · Let hostile plans wither 129:5–8

The guilty cry from the depths and wait in hope because the LORD forgives and redeems from all iniquity.

Mercy makes standing possible 130:1–4 · Wait more eagerly than watchmen 130:5–6 · Let Israel share the hope 130:7–8

David renounces proud self-importance and invites Israel to rest its hope in the LORD.

Put pride aside 131:1 · Learn quiet dependence 131:2–3

The LORD's sworn promise to David and chosen dwelling in Zion ground prayer for faithful rule, salvation and joy.

Remember David's costly resolve 132:1–5 · Come to the resting place 132:6–10 · The LORD swears concerning David's line 132:11–12 · Zion receives provision and a royal lamp 132:13–18

Unity among God's people is a beautiful gift through which His life-giving blessing is enjoyed.

The goodness of shared life 133:1 · Consecrating oil and refreshing dew 133:2–3

The servants in God's house bless the LORD and speak His blessing over His worshipers.

Night servants offer praise 134:1–2 · The Creator blesses from Zion 134:3

The LORD's freedom, saving acts and compassion expose lifeless idols and call every worshiper to bless Him.

Praise the God who chose His people 135:1–4 · His power governs creation and history 135:5–12 · The enduring God contrasts with dead idols 135:13–18 · Let every worshiper bless Him 135:19–21

Every act of creation, deliverance and daily provision calls forth thanks for the LORD's enduring love.

Thank the supreme Lord 136:1–3 · Creation displays His care 136:4–9 · The exodus reveals saving power 136:10–16 · The inheritance is His gift 136:17–22 · He remembers and feeds 136:23–26

Grieving exiles refuse to forget Jerusalem and appeal for judgment against the powers that devastated their home.

Captive singers are mocked 137:1–3 · Jerusalem must not be forgotten 137:4–6 · Remember and repay the destroyers 137:7–9

Answered prayer leads David to public thanks and confidence that the exalted LORD will preserve His lowly servant.

Thanks for an answering God 138:1–3 · Let kings praise the exalted LORD 138:4–6 · Do not abandon Your handiwork 138:7–8

The God who knows, accompanies and forms His servant is asked to expose sin and lead him in the everlasting way.

Every thought lies open 139:1–6 · No place escapes His presence 139:7–12 · His hidden formation was God's work 139:13–18 · Examine my loyalty and my heart 139:19–24

David asks God to frustrate violent deceit and trusts Him to uphold the needy and receive the righteous.

Rescue from calculated hostility 140:1–5 · Hear the servant who trusts You 140:6–8 · Let destructive speech return on its makers 140:9–11 · Justice leads to praise 140:12–13

David seeks protection from enemies and from his own attraction to the words, pleasures and practices of the wicked.

Receive this prayer as worship 141:1–2 · Guard speech and welcome correction 141:3–5 · Violence exposes the need for refuge 141:6–7 · Keep my eyes fixed on You 141:8–10

When every human refuge fails, David brings his isolation to the LORD and hopes to praise among the righteous.

Pour out the complaint 142:1–2 · No one stands beside me 142:3–4 · The LORD is my portion 142:5–7

The guilty and pursued servant seeks mercy, renewed life and the Spirit's guidance into God's will.

Mercy before the righteous Judge 143:1–2 · Darkness awakens remembered hope 143:3–6 · Answer and teach me 143:7–10 · Act for Your name and love 143:11–12

David seeks divine rescue so that God's people may enjoy ordered households, sufficient provision and peace.

Strength belongs to the God who regards dust 144:1–4 · Come down and rescue 144:5–8 · A new song anticipates deliverance 144:9–11 · Let the people flourish in peace 144:12–15

The LORD's boundless greatness, compassionate rule and faithful care call every generation and creature to praise.

Keep telling His mighty works 145:1–7 · His compassion marks His kingdom 145:8–13 · His open hand sustains and saves 145:14–20 · Let every creature bless Him 145:21

Lasting hope belongs in the faithful Creator who defends the vulnerable and reigns forever, not in mortal rulers.

Praise God instead of trusting princes 146:1–4 · The faithful Maker helps the helpless 146:5–9 · His rule has no ending 146:10

The LORD's limitless power gently restores His people, provides for creation and instructs Israel by His word.

Greatness heals broken hearts 147:1–6 · His pleasure is in reverent hope 147:7–11 · His effective word brings peace and instruction 147:12–20

Every level of creation and every rank of humanity must praise the Creator who draws His people near.

Praise from the heights 148:1–6 · Praise from the earth 148:7–12 · Exalt His name and saving favor 148:13–14

The LORD adorns His humbled people with salvation and grants them a share in the triumph of His appointed judgment.

Rejoice in the saving King 149:1–5 · The written judgment prevails 149:6–9

Every living worshiper is summoned to praise God for His mighty works and incomparable greatness.

Praise His presence and power 150:1–2 · Bring the full music of worship 150:3–5 · Let every breath answer 150:6