All About the Psalms

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<h1>All About the Psalms</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Steve-0.aspx'>Steve-0</a></strong><br /><p> Where to Look in the Psalms 1. When you can't sleep. Psalms 3-4 2. When you've sinned. Psalms 32, 51. 2. When your sick. Psalm 31. 3. When you need God's guidance. Psalm 25. 4. When your traveling. Psalm 121. 5. When people make problems. Psalm 37. 6. When your feeling down or depressed. Psalms 42-43. 7. When sinners seem to succeed. Psalm 73. 8. When you are afraid. Psalms 27, 46, and 91. 9. When your feeling old. Psalm 102. 10. When worrying about the future. Psalm 34. 11. When you think about death. Psalm 116. 12. When your in deep waters. Psalms 124, 130. 13. When problems seem bigger than God. Psalm 139. 14. When you simply want to praise God. Psalms 103, 150. Psalms is the hymnal book of the Bible. Psalms comes from Greek meaning "a poem sung to musical accompaniment." Some of our best loved hymns are based on Psalms. 1. "A Mighty Fortress" by Luther was based on Psalm 46. 2. "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" by Watts was based on Psalm 90. 3. "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" by Baker was based on Psalm 23. 4. "Joy to the World" by Watts was based on Psalm 98. 5. "Ivory Palaces" by Barraclough was based on Psalm 45. 6. "O Worship the King" by Grant was based on Psalm 104. 7. "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" by Kethe was based on Psalm 100. 8. "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" by Lyte was based on Psalm 103. 9. "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken" by Newton was based on Psalm 87. 10. "Under His wings" by Cushing was based on Psalm 91. Psalms: A Brief Outline These 150 prayers and hymns were used by the Hebrew people to express their relationship with God. The word psalm comes from the Greek word psalmos, which means a song sung while accompanied by a stringed instrument. The Hebrews referred to the psalms as songs of praise. They cover the whole range of human emotions from joy to anger, from hope to despair. What they all have in common is prayer, a reaching out to God from every imaginable experience. As we respond to Him in different ways, according to the specific circumstances of our lives. God is the same Lord in all the Psalms. David’s son, Solomon, also wrote Psalms, as well as Asaph, Ethan, Heman and the sons of Korah. However, some of the psalms have remained anonymous. Facts About the Psalms and the Book of Psalms There are many interesting facts known about the Psalms and the Book of Psalms: •The Book of Psalms is the longest book of the Bible. •The Book of Psalms is also known as the Psalter. •There are 150 psalms in this collection. •The psalms are used in both Christian and Jewish worship. •The psalms were composed over a period of approximately 1000 years. •Psalm 117, with 2 verses, is the shortest psalm. Psalm 119, with 176 verses, is the longest psalm. •The Book of Psalms is sometimes called the Bible within the Bible because it covers all of the major themes of the Bible story. •Jesus used quotes from the Book of Psalms more than from any other part of the Old Testament. Different Types of Psalms in the Book of Psalms Psalms were written for different purposes and express different emotions and desires: •Some psalms were intended to express praise and thanksgiving to God. •Some psalms were written to teach morals and to provide exhortation. •Sometimes the writer felt a need to express penitence for offences committed. •Some writers wrote to tell part of the story of God’s relationship with the Israelites. •There are many psalms of laments. •Some psalms foretell the coming of the Messiah. Divisions of the Book of Psalms The Book of Psalms is divided into five groups, each of which corresponds with the Pentateuch, or first five books of the Bible. •Book One: Psalms 1-41 corresponds to Genesis. •Book Two: Psalms 42-72 corresponds to Exodus. •Book Three: Psalms 73-89 corresponds to Leviticus. •Book Four: Psalms 90-106 corresponds to Numbers. •Book Five: Psalms 107-150 corresponds to Deuteronomy. The Book of Psalms is also known as the Pentateuch of David. A few Psalms offer instruction in the godly life. Psalm 1, for example, says "Blessed are those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked," but who "delight in the law of the Lord." In contrast, the path of wickedness brings destruction. Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm calls God's word "a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Lastly the most well known, remembered and beloved Psalm is the 23rd one. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." It has said that in this Psalm you can find the secret to happiness. There are five ingredients to human happiness and for these five things all men seek all their life long. Lacking any one of them, happiness will elude them. These five things are Peace, Protection, Provision, a Place to live and a Person to love. The Psalmist was a happy man because he had the Shepherd and because he had the Shepherd he had happiness. Because he had the Shepherd he had Peace for it says in, (verse 2) “He leadeth me beside the still waters." He had Protection because it says in, (verse 4) “I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me." He had Provision, (verse 5) “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies." He had a Place to live, (verse 6) “The house of the Lord forever." The secret of it all was that he had a Person to love and who loved him. (Verse 1) “The Lord is my Shepherd." CHAPTER 1 The Righteous and the Ungodly 2 The Reign of the LORD's Anointed 3 A Morning Prayer of Trust in God 4 An Evening Prayer of Trust in God 5 A Prayer for Protection 6 A Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble 7 A Prayer for Vindication 8 God's Glory and Man's Honor 9 Thanksgiving for God's Justice 10 A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked 11 The Refuge of the Upright 12 A Prayer for Help against the Wicked 13 A Prayer for Help in Trouble 14 The Folly and Wickedness of Men 15 The Inhabitants of God's Holy Hill 16 A Goodly Heritage 17 A Prayer for Protection against Oppressors 18 Thanksgiving for Deliverance 19 The Works and Word of God 20 A Prayer for Victory 21 Praise for Deliverance from the Enemy 22 A Cry of Anguish and Song of Praise 23 The LORD Is My Shepherd 24 The King of Glory 25 A Prayer for Guidance, Pardon and Protection 26 A Protestation of Integrity 27 The LORD Is My Light and My Salvation 28 A Prayer for Help and Praise for Its Answer 29 The Voice of the LORD in the Storm 30 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death 31 A Profession of Trust 32 The Blessedness of Forgiveness 33 Praise to the Creator and Preserver 34 Praise for Deliverance from Troubles 35 A Prayer for Rescue from Enemies 36 The Steadfast Love of God 37 The Insecurity of the Wicked 38 The Prayer of a Suffering Penitent 39 Hope in the LORD 40 Praise for Deliverance 41 A Prayer for Healing 42 Thirsting for God 43 A Prayer for Vindication and Deliverance 44 Former Deliverance and Present Troubles 45 A Song for the King's Marriage 46 God Is Our Refuge and Strength 47 God Is the King of All the Earth 48 The Beauty and Glory of Zion 49 The Folly of Trusting in Riches 50 God Is the Judge 51 A Prayer for Cleansing 52 The Futility of Boastful Wickedness 53 The Folly and Wickedness of Men 54 A Prayer for Protection from Enemies 55 A Prayer for the Destruction of the Deceitful 56 A Prayer of Trust 57 A Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors 58 A Prayer for the Punishment of the Wicked 59 A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 60 A Prayer for Help against the Foe 61 Confidence in God's Protection 62 God the Only Refuge 63 God Satisfies the Thirsting Soul 64 A Prayer for Protection from Hidden Enemies 65 Praise for God's Bounty in Nature 66 Praise for God's Mighty Deeds 67 The Nations Exhorted to Praise God 68 The God of Sinai and of the Sanctuary 69 A Cry of Distress 70 A Prayer for Deliverance 71 The Prayer of an Old Man 72 The Reign of the Righteous King 73 The Fate of the Wicked 74 An Appeal to God against the Enemy 75 God Abases the Wicked and Exalts the Righteous 76 The God of Victory and Judgment 77 Comfort from Recalling God's Mighty Deeds 78 God's Faithfulness to His Unfaithful People 79 A Lament over the Destruction of Jerusalem 80 A Prayer for Restoration 81 God's Goodness and Israel's Waywardness 82 A Rebuke of Unjust Judgments 83 A Prayer for the Destruction of Israel's Enemies 84 Longing for God's House 85 A Prayer for God's Mercy on Israel 86 A Prayer for God's Continued Mercy 87 The Privileges of Dwelling in Zion 88 A Prayer for Deliverance from Death 89 God's Covenant with David 90 God's Eternity and Man's Transitiveness 91 Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty 92 Praise for the LORD's Goodness 93 The Majesty of the LORD 94 A Prayer for Vengeance 95 A Song of Praise and Worship 96 A Song of Praise 97 The LORD's Dominion and Power 98 Praise for God's Righteousness 99 The LORD's Faithfulness to Israel 100 An Exhortation to Thanksgiving 101 A Pledge to Live Righteously 102 A Cry in Distress 103 Praise for the LORD's Benefits 104 The LORD's Care for His Creation 105 The LORD's Wonders in Behalf of Israel 106 The Rebelliousness of Israel 107 The LORD Delivers from Trouble 108 A Prayer for Help against the Foe 109 A Cry for Vengeance 110 The LORD Gives Dominion to the King 111 The LORD's Care for His People 112 The Prosperity of Him Who Fears the LORD 113 Praise for Exalting the Humble 114 The Wonders of the Exodus 115 God and the Idols 116 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death 117 Praise for the LORD's Merciful Kindness 118 Thanksgiving for the LORD's Salvation 119 The Excellencies of God's Law 120 A Prayer for Deliverance from Deceitfulness 121 The LORD Is Thy Keeper 122 A Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem 123 A Prayer for Mercy 124 Praise for Deliverance from Enemies 125 The LORD Is Round about His People 126 Thanksgiving for Restoration 127 Prosperity Comes from the LORD 128 The Blessedness of Him Who Fears the LORD 129 A Prayer for the Overthrow of Zion's Enemies 130 Hope in the LORD's Redemption 131 Childlike Repose in the LORD 132 A Prayer for Blessing on the Sanctuary 133 The Blessings of Brotherly Unity 134 Exhortation to the Night-watchers 135 The Greatness of the LORD and the Vanity of Idols 136 Praise for the LORD's Everlasting Mercy 137 The Mourning of the Exiles in Babylon 138 Thanksgiving for the LORD's Favor 139 God's Omnipresence and Omniscience 140 A Prayer for Protection against Persecutors 141 A Prayer for Preservation from Evil 142 A Prayer for Help in Trouble 143 A Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance 144 A Prayer for Rescue and Prosperity 145 Praise for the LORD's Goodness and Power 146 Praise for the LORD's Righteous Acts 147 Praise for the LORD's Favor to Jerusalem 148 All Creation Exhorted to Praise the LORD 149 Israel Exhorted to Praise the LORD 150 A Call to Praise God with Musical Instruments Date of Writing: A careful examination of the authorship question, as well as the subject matter covered by the psalms themselves, reveals that they span a period of many centuries. The oldest psalm in the collection is probably the prayer of Moses (90), a reflection on the frailty of man as compared to the eternity of God. The latest psalm is probably (137), a song of lament clearly written during the days when the Hebrews were being held captive by the Babylonians, from about 586 to 538 B.C. It's clear that the 150 individual psalms were written by many different people across a period of a thousand years in Israel's history. They must have been compiled and put together in their present form by some unknown editor shortly after the captivity ended about 537 B.C. </p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />The Psalms, King James Bible, Wikipedia<p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_All-About-the-Psalms_82945.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_All About the Psalms_82945.aspx</a></p>

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