Psalms

 

Life’s two roads

Psalm 1:1-6

Meditate and delight on His Word

Psalm 1:4

Chaff – a symbol of faithless life

Psalm 1:4

God’s ultimate rule

Psalm 2:1-12

He sets you free

Psalm 2:3

God laughs at boastful tyrants

Psalm 2:4

God gives you power

Psalm 2:7-12

Fully surrender to Christ

Psalm 2:11-12

Confidently trusting God for protection and peace

Psalm 3:1-8

Selah

Psalm 3:2

God is not confined to a certain area

Psalm 3:4

Sleeping peacefully

Psalm 3:5

Humbly ask for justice

Psalm 3:7-8

Rejoicing in God’s protection and peace

Psalm 4:1-8

God listens to the Godly

Psalm 4:3

Offering & trust in the Lord

Psalm 4:5

Two types of joy

Psalm 4:7

The lies of enemies

Psalm 5:1-12

Prayer in the morning

Psalm 5:1-3

God does not condone any sin

Psalm 5:5-10

Take refuge in God

Psalm 5:11-12

Deliverance in trouble

Psalm 6:1-10

Prayer for justice and mercy

Psalm 6:1-3

Be honest with God

Psalm 6:6

God is with you

Psalm 6:8-10

Request for justice against slanderous comments

Psalm 7:1-17

Seek God when being slandered

Psalm 7:1-8

God knows our minds & hearts

Psalm 7:9

God protects us

Psalm 7:10-13

“What goes around, comes back around”

Psalm 7:14-16

Giving thanks to God

Psalm 7:17

Greatness of God assure mankind’s worth

Psalm 8:1-9

Childlike faith

Psalm 8:2

Humility, not self-depreciation

Psalm 8:3-5

Be a good steward

Psalm 8:6

God never ignores our cries for help

Psalm 9:1-20

God upholds us

Psalm 9:4

God doesn’t forsake us

Psalm 9:10

Call God to bring Him glory

Psalm 9:13-14

Higgaion – use quieter instruments

Psalm 9:16

God remembers the needy & afflicted

Psalm 9:18

Times when God seems far away

Psalm 10:1-18

Wicked people think they have power

Psalm 10:4-6

Blind arrogance

Psalm 10:11

God sees everything

Psalm 10:14

God’s stability in the middle of panic

Psalm 11:1-7

Run to God’s refuge

Psalm 11:1-4

God tests everyone

Psalm 11:5

People’s words vs. God’s words

Psalm 12:1-8

Loneliness in a deceitful world

Psalm 12:1

Watch your tongue

Psalm 12:2-4

God watches over the downtrodden

Psalm 12:5

God’s word is flawless

Psalm 12:6

Praying for relief from despair

Psalm 13:1-6

Feeling impatient

Psalm 13:1-5

Only the fool denies God

Psalm 14:1-7

Atheists

Psalm 14:1-3

Guidelines for living a blameless life

Psalm 15:1-5

Sanctuary/Holy Hill – dwelling place of God

Psalm 15:1

Walk the walk & talk the talk

Psalm 15:2-4

Don’t be obsessed with money

Psalm 15:5

The joys & benefits of life with God

Psalm 16:1-11

Seek God first

Psalm 16:7-8

Finding joy

Psalm 16:9-11

Never left alone

Psalm 16:10

A plea for justice

Psalm 17:1-15

Protection from God

Psalm 17:8-12

Don’t focus on earthly possessions

Psalm 17:13-15

Gratitude for deliverance and victory

Psalm 18:1-50

Protection from God

Psalm 18:1-6,30-36

God’s power

Psalm 18:7-15

Cherubim – mighty angels

Psalm 18:10

God rescues us

Psalm 18:16-19

A blameless life

Psalm 18:20-24

God’s sovereignty

Psalm 18:25-29

God gives us power

Psalm 18:37-45

Giving God the praise

Psalm 18:46-50

The greatness of God’s creation & word

Psalm 19:1-14

God’s craftsmanship

Psalm 19:1-6

Spread God’s word

Psalm 19:3-4

God’s laws for people

Psalm 19:7-11

Forgiveness of sins

Psalm 19:12-13

Allow God to guide you

Psalm 19:14

A prayer for victory in battle

Psalm 20:1-9

Praising God after victory in battle

Psalm 21:1-13

Looking at God’s gifts

Psalm 21:1-6

Leaders need to focus on God

Psalm 21:7

“Player hating is temporary”

Psalm 21:11

A prayer of great suffering to great joy

Psalm 22:1-31

An urgent appeal to God

Psalm 22:1

Being degraded

Psalm 22:6

God’s love to us

Psalm 22:9-11

Potsherd – pottery fragment

Psalm 22:15

Being insulted

Psalm 22:18

Public & private praise

Psalm 22:22

God sovereignty

Psalm 22:23-29

Teach the kids about God

Psalm 22:30-31

God as a caring shepherd & dependable guide

Psalm 23:1-6

God can lead you to refreshment

Psalm 23:1-3

God can bring you through

Psalm 23:4-6

Everything belongs to God

Psalm 24:1-10

God owns everything

Psalm 24:1

Swearing false things is perjury

Psalm 24:4

The king of glory

Psalm 24:7-10

Prayer for defense, guidance & pardon

Psalm 25:1-22

“Keep the haters away”

Psalm 25:2

Seek God for guidance

Psalm 25:4-7

Sovereignty of God

Psalm 25:8-10

Seek forgiveness

Psalm 25:11-15

Revere God

Psalm 25:14

Cry out to God

Psalm 25:16-17

Seek God’s shelter

Psalm 25:16-22

Two forces to preserve us

Psalm 25:21

Declaring loyalty to God

Psalm 26:1-12

Being blameless

Psalm 26:1-3

Don’t adopt wicked ways

Psalm 26:4-5

Complain privately / praise God publicly

Psalm 26:12

God’s help today & hope for the future

Psalm 27:1-14

Overcome fear

Psalm 27:1

Hang out with God daily

Psalm 27:4

God is there when parents forsake you

Psalm 27:10

Land of the living – this life

Psalm 27:13

Being patient for the Lord

Psalm 27:14

Prayer when surrounded by trouble or wickedness

Psalm 28:1-9

Avoid fake friendships

Psalm 28:3-5

God’s great power in nature revealed

Psalm 29:1-11

God will give you strength

Psalm 29:10-11

God’s temporary anger

Psalm 30:5

Don’t get too proud

Psalm 30:6-7

Sackcloth – clothes worn as a sign of mourning

Psalm 30:11

Depending on God during stressful times

Psalm 31:1-24

Committing to God

Psalm 31:1-6

God gives us freedom

Psalm 31:8

Feelings of helplessness & hopelessness

Psalm 31:9-13

God is in control

Psalm 31:14-15

Goodness of the Lord

Psalm 31:19-24

Forgiveness brings true joy

Psalm 32:1-11

God forgives us

Psalm 32:1-2

Confess your sins to God

Psalm 32:5

Don’t be stubborn to God

Psalm 32:8-9

God is worthy of our trust & praise

Psalm 33:2-3

God’s word is true

Psalm 33:4

Revere the Almighty God

Psalm 33:6-9

God doesn’t change

Psalm 33:11

Physical strength is not enough

Psalm 33:16-17

God is watching us (not a guarantee against tragedies)

Psalm 33:18-19

God pays attention to those who call on Him

Psalm 34:1-22

Try Him, you will like Him

Psalm 34:8

Fear Him because we need Him

Psalm 34:9-10

Revere God & live in peace

Psalm 34:11-14

God is close by

Psalm 34:18-19

A prophecy of Christ

Psalm 34:20

Prayer to God against those who seek harm for no reason

Psalm 35:1-28

When prayer seems unanswered

Psalm 35:13

Seek God’s defense

Psalm 35:19-28

God’s faithfulness, justice & love contrasted

Psalm 36:1-12

Evil people have no fear in God

Psalm 36:1-4

Greatness of God

Psalm 36:5-9

He quenches your spiritual thirst

Psalm 36:9

Trust in the Lord & wait patiently for His action

Psalm 37:1-40

Don’t envy evil people

Psalm 37:1-4

Commit & delight yourself to God

Psalm 37:4-5

He will make you shine

Psalm 37:6-7

Refrain from anger/worry

Psalm 37:8-9

Calm faith will prosper

Psalm 37:10-11

The wicked prospers temporarily

Psalm 37:12-20

A person’s character is reflected by handling of money

Psalm 37:21-22
Seek God for guidance Psalm 37:23-24

The righteous are not forsaken

Psalm 37:25-26

God smiles on the righteous

Psalm 37:27-33

Wait on the Lord

Psalm 37:34

Prosperity for the righteous

Psalm 37:35-40

Sorrow for sin brings hope

Psalm 38:1-22

Sin has side effects

Psalm 38:2-4

Ask God to temper discipline with mercy

Psalm 38:1

Pain and suffering

Psalm 38:5-12

Being silent among accusation

Psalm 38:13-14

Trusting and waiting on God

Psalm 38:15-22

Life is fleeting & empty without God

Psalm 39:1-13

Take your complaints to God

Psalm 39:1-13

Life’s too short

Psalm 39:4-6

Seek security in God

Psalm 39:7-9

Rebuke from God

Psalm 39:10-11

Cry out to God

Psalm 39:12-13

Doing God’s will involves waiting patiently

Psalm 40:1-17

Blessings from waiting on God

Psalm 40:1-5

Give for the right reasons

Psalm 40:6

Attitude of obeying/serving God

Psalm 40:7-8

Don’t hide God’s righteousness

Psalm 40:9-10

Plea for mercy

Psalm 40:11-12

Cry out to God

Psalm 40:13-17

Prayer for God’s mercy when sick or abandoned

Psalm 41:1-13

God blesses the concerned

Psalm 41:1-3

Enemies & betrayal

Psalm 41:4-9

Giving praise to God

Psalm 41:10-13

A thirst for God

Psalm 42:1-11

Needing God

Psalm 42:1-2

Cure for depression

Psalm 42:5-6

Hope in a time of discouragement

Psalm 43:1-5

A plea for victory by the battle – weary & defeated

Psalm 44:1-26

Reflecting on God’s goodness

Psalm 44:1-8

Still seeking God while suffering

Psalm 44:9-22

Crying out to God

Psalm 44:23-26

A poem for a king’s wedding

Psalm 45:1-17

A prophecy about Christ

Psalm 45:10-17

God provides help, refuge, security & peace

Psalm 46:1-11

Don’t be afraid

Psalm 46:1-3

God’s infinite power

Psalm 46:4-9,11

Exalt God

Psalm 46:10

God is king of the world

Psalm 47:1-9

Awesomeness of God

Psalm 47:1-4

Praise God

Psalm 47:6-9

God is our joy, security & salvation

Psalm 48:1-14

Where the temple is at

Psalm 48:2

A mighty fortress

Psalm 48:3-7

Comfort from being in God’s temple

Psalm 48:9-11

Take inventory of your strengths & weaknesses

Psalm 48:12-13

The Bible as your guide & the Holy Spirit as guidance

Psalm 48:14

Trusting in material possessions is futile

Psalm 49:1-20

Getting everyone’s attention

Psalm 49:1-4

Wicked people bragging

Psalm 49:5-6

You can’t buy God’s grace & mercy

Psalm 49:7-9

Both physically rich & poor die

Psalm 49:10-14

God redeems

Psalm 49:15

Don’t idolize people who are rich

Psalm 49:16-20

Contrast between true & false faith

Psalm 50:1-23

Judge yourself before judging others

Psalm 50:1-6

No empty rituals

Psalm 50:7-15

Being hypocritical

Psalm 50:16-22

God seems silent/allowing time for repentance

Psalm 50:21

David’s plea for mercy, forgiveness & cleansing

Psalm 51:1-19

Pleading for forgiveness

Psalm 51:1-7

Any wrong is a sin to God

Psalm 51:4

Have God clean you out

Psalm 51:10

God can restore you

Psalm 51:12

Go tell others about God

Psalm 51:13

God loves humility

Psalm 51:17

God will judge the evildoer

Psalm 52:1-9

Has some good, but not as good as God

Psalm 52:8

All have sinned

Psalm 53:1-6

Foolishness of atheism

Psalm 53:1

A call for God to overcome enemies

Psalm 54:1-7

God helps and sustains

Psalm 54:3-4

God destroys evil

Psalm 54:5

Expressing deep dismay over treachery of a close friend

Psalm 55:1-23

Wanting to escape problems

Psalm 55:6-8

Problems at home/church/community

Psalm 55:9-11

Betrayal hurts most from a friend

Psalm 55:12-14

Three good times to pray

Psalm 55:17

Cast your cares to God

Psalm 55:22

Trusting in God’s care in the midst of fear

Psalm 56:1-13

They can’t take your soul

Psalm 56:3-4

God knows all

Psalm 56:8

No need to fear, God’s here

Psalm 56:9-11

God delivers us

Psalm 56:12-13

God’s faithful help & love in times of trouble

Psalm 57:1-11

People gossiping and criticizing

Psalm 57:4

Focus on God especially during tough times

Psalm 57:7-11

A prayer for God’s justice

Psalm 58:1-11

The righteous will be rewarded

Psalm 58:10-11

Praise & prayer for God’s saving help

Psalm 59:1-17

The wicked don’t realize that God is watching

Psalm 59:7-8

God is our fortress

Psalm 59:9,16-17

God will strengthen you

Psalm 59:9-10

Real help comes from God

Psalm 60:1-12

God uses difficult times to draw us back to Him

Psalm 60:3

Plea for help & sparing those who fear God

Psalm 60:4-5,9-12

God remains in control

Psalm 60:6-8

Prayer for security and assurance

Psalm 61:1-8

Placing all hope in God

Psalm 62:1-12

Two faced people

Psalm 62:3-4

God protects you

Psalm 62:5-8

“Don’t fall to the bling”

Psalm 62:9-12

A desire for God’s presence, provision & protection

Psalm 63:1-11

In need of a friend

Psalm 63:1-5

Sleepless nights can be used for meditation

Psalm 63:6-8

The righteous will prosper

Psalm 63:9-11

A complaint against conspiracy

Psalm 64:1-10

God will listen to you

Psalm 64:1-2

Verbal attacks are painful

Psalm 64:3-10

God provides abundantly

Psalm 65:1-13

Vows to praise God

Psalm 65:1-2

God forgives ALL sins!

Psalm 65:3

Choose to live in God’s house

Psalm 65:4

Nature as a reference to God’s abundance

Psalm 65:5-13

God answers prayer

Psalm 66:1-20

The Israelites & the Red Sea

Psalm 66:5-7

Testing of faith

Psalm 66:10-12

Be sure to follow through

Psalm 66:13-15

God won’t listen to cherished sin

Psalm 66:18

Joy comes from spreading the news about God

Psalm 67:1-7

Remembering God’s glory and power

Psalm 68:1-35

Hope through God

Psalm 68:3-6

Blessing in abundance

Psalm 68:8-10

God’s dove

Psalm 68:13

God chose Mount Zion

Psalm 68:15-16

Movement of the Ark

Psalm 68:17

Ascending of Christ

Psalm 68:18

God sets us free

Psalm 68:19-21

Awesomeness of God

Psalm 68:34-35

A cry of distress in a sea of trouble

Psalm 69:1-36

Exhaustion from crying out

Psalm 69:3

Seek God regardless of the situation

Psalm 69:13

The Book of Life

Psalm 69:28

Seek God for everlasting joy

Psalm 69:32

An urgent prayer for help

Psalm 70:1-5

God’s constant help

Psalm 71:1-24

Not too old to serve God

Psalm 71:18

The perfect king

Psalm 72:1-20

Good qualities of leadership

Psalm 72:1-4

God cares for the needy

Psalm 72:12-14

The reign of Jesus

Psalm 72:17

Temporary wicked prosperity & lasting righteous rewards

Psalm 73:1-28

Don’t wish to trade places with wicked people

Psalm 73:1-20

Putting hope/joy/confidence in a wealth is living a fantasy

Psalm 73:20

Cling to God

Psalm 73:23-24

A plea for God to help His people

Psalm 74:1-23

Persistent sinning wears out God’s patience

Psalm 74:1-2

Keep fighting while others try to eliminate God

Psalm 74:9-10

Reflect on what God has done for you in slow times

Psalm 74:10-18

The tables are turned on the wicked

Psalm 75:1-10

Wait on God’s timing

Psalm 75:2

Judgment is poured on the wicked

Psalm 75:8

A call for God to punish evildoers

Psalm 76:1-12

Remembering God’s help in the past brings comfort

Psalm 77:1-20

Put aside yourself & focus on God

Psalm 77:1-12

Parting the Red Sea

Psalm 77:16

Lessons from Israel’s history

Psalm 78:1-72

Educate the children about God

Psalm 78:5

God works through faithful people

Psalm 78:9-10

“Talk is cheap”

Psalm 78:36-37

The Passover

Psalm 78:51

Take your job seriously

Psalm 78:71-72

When outraged by injustice, cry to God, not against Him

Psalm 79:1-13

Don’t reject God

Psalm 79:6

“God will have the glory over player haters”

Psalm 79:10

A prayer for revival & restoration after destruction

Psalm 80:1-19

Seeking restoration

Psalm 80:3,7,19

Israel is called “the man at your right hand”

Psalm 80:17

A holiday hymn

Psalm 81:1-16

Music & worship work together

Psalm 81:2-4

Sometimes God allows us to sin until we see our mistakes

Psalm 81:11-12

God will restore us

Psalm 81:13-16

A fair judge

Psalm 82:1-8

“gods” – judges & rulers of Israel

Psalm 82:6

Combating God’s enemies

Psalm 83:1-18

An alliance against God

Psalm 83:5-8

Sometimes you have to be defeated

Psalm 83:13-18

God’s living presence is our greatest joy

Psalm 84:1-12

Seeking peace through worship

Psalm 84:1,4

Going through dry spiritual valleys

Psalm 84:5-7

God won’t hold back when we obey Him

Psalm 84:11

“Better a day in your courts is better than a thousand”

Psalm 84:10

From reverence to restoration

Psalm 85:1-13

Seek revival from God

Psalm 85:6-7

Devoted trust in times of deep trouble

Psalm 86:1-17

Call on God especially during trouble

Psalm 86:7

Nothing can beat God

Psalm 86:8-10

God sends us signs

Psalm 86:17

The City of God

Psalm 87:1-7

When there is no relief in sight

Psalm 88:1-18

Dealing with sickness & disease

Psalm 88:3-5,10-12,15-17

Being forsaken by friends

Psalm 88:6-9,18

God’s promise to preserve David’s descendants

Psalm 89:1-52

Assembly of holy ones – angels

Psalm 89:5

Two mountains

Psalm 89:12

Foundations of God’s throne

Psalm 89:14-15

Horn – symbol of power

Psalm 89:17,24

God keeps His promise

Psalm 89:34-37

Contrasting God’s eternal nature with man’s frailty

Psalm 90:1-17

A thousand years is a day to God

Psalm 90:4

God knows ALL of our sins

Psalm 90:8

Use time wisely

Psalm 90:12

God’s protection in the midst of danger

Psalm 91:1-16

God gives us refuge

Psalm 91:1-6

Satan used these verses to tempt Jesus

Psalm 91:11-12

Be thankful & faithful every day

Psalm 92:1-15

The righteous being strong

Psalm 92:12-13

Not too old to serve God

Psalm 92:14

God’s unchanging & almighty nature

Psalm 93:1-5

Holiness is a must

Psalm 93:5

God protects His people from penalties waiting on the wicked

Psalm 94:1-23

Tough love & discipline

Psalm 94:12-13

An invitation to worship God

Psalm 95:1-11

Meribah – “quarreling”, massah – “testing”

Psalm 95:8

Don’t harden your heart

Psalm 96:1-13

How to praise God

Psalm 96:1-13

Overwhelmed by God’s works

Psalm 96:1-4

God, our awesome conqueror, is righteous & just

Psalm 97:1-12

God’s unapproachable holiness

Psalm 97:2

Worship God, not idols

Psalm 97:7

A sincere desire to please God

Psalm 97:10

A song of joy & victory

Psalm 98:1-9

Praise for God’s fairness & holiness

Psalm 99:1-9

Cherubim – mighty angels

Psalm 99:1

Don’t disrespect God’s name

Psalm 99:3

Exalt God’s holiness

Psalm 99:5

An invitation to enter joyfully into God’s presence

Psalm 100:1-5

God made us

Psalm 100:3

Be joyful in worshipping God

Psalm 100:4

A prayer for help to walk a blameless path

Psalm 101:1-8

Hang out with friends/associates who are faithful to God

Psalm 101:6

The cure for distress

Psalm 102:1-28

Forgot to eat due to affliction

Psalm 102:3-4

It’s okay to be alone but don’t reject help

Psalm 102:6-7

Christ’s future reign on earth

Psalm 102:16-22

God remains the same & is always with us

Psalm 102:25-27

God’s great love for us

Psalm 103:1-22

God’s Law

Psalm 103:7

Don’t remain in the past sins

Psalm 103:12

Trust in God because He has compassion for us

Psalm 103:13-14

Everyone has to praise the Lord

Psalm 103:20-22

Appreciating God through His creation

Psalm 104:1-35

Only God can move the foundations

Psalm 104:5

All of us are unique through God’s wisdom

Psalm 104:24

Leviathan – large & active sea creature

Psalm 104:26

God is sovereign

Psalm 104:28-30

God’s mighty deeds brought Israel to the Promised Land

Psalm 105:1-45

Seek God & reflect on His works

Psalm 105:4-5

God made a covenant with Israel

Psalm 105:6-11

God used the Egyptian’s animosity

Psalm 105:23-25

Honor God

Psalm 105:45

Israelites’ song of national repentance from captivity

Psalm 106:1-48

No one can touch God’s might acts

Psalm 106:2

“Be careful of what you wish for…”

Psalm 106:13-15

Moses was an intercessor

Psalm 106:23

Don’t turn away from God

Psalm 106:34-39

God will humble you

Psalm 106:40-42

Prophecy of Jesus

Psalm 106:44-46

Thankfulness to God should be consistent

Psalm 107:1-43

Witness to others about what God has done for you

Psalm 107:1-2

God will revive you

Psalm 107:5-9

God delivers & provides

Psalm 107:10-43

Victory in God’s strength

Psalm 108:1-13

Enemies of Israel

Psalm 108:9

God will make a way

Psalm 108:13

Righteous indignation against liars & slanderers

Psalm 109:1-31

Kindness taken for weakness

Psalm 109:4

A call for God to judge the wicked

Psalm 109:6-20

“Name” represents character & reputation

Psalm 109:21

Crying out to God while being worn out

Psalm 109:22-31

The credentials for the Messiah

Psalm 110:1-7

Making a footstool out of your enemies

Psalm 110:1

Jesus is more than a good teacher

Psalm 110:1-7

All that God does is good

Psalm 111:1-10

God provided redemption