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Poetry and prayerPsalms 16:1–11
Psalm 16 is a song of trust. The speaker asks God for protection, rejects other gods, and describes the joy, security and life found in the LORD’s presence with vivid poetic images.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 17:1–15
Psalm 17 is a prayer-poem asking Yahweh to hear, judge fairly, and protect. The speaker appeals to God on the basis of honest speech, careful conduct, and confidence that God sees both danger and righteousness.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 18:1–50
Psalm 18 is a song of love, danger, rescue and praise to Yahweh. The speaker calls God his refuge, describes deep distress in vivid poetry, and ends by thanking Yahweh for deliverance and royal help.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 19:1–14
Psalm 19 is a poem that moves from the sky above us to God’s words, then to a personal prayer.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 20:1–9
Psalm 20 is a prayer-song for a day of trouble. It asks Yahweh to help, support and save, and it contrasts trust in military strength with trust in the name of Yahweh.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 21:1–13
Psalm 21 is a song of joy and praise. It celebrates the king’s rejoicing in Yahweh’s strength, thanks Yahweh for answered prayer and blessing, and ends by exalting Yahweh’s power over enemies.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 22:1–31
Psalm 22 is a song that begins with deep anguish and urgent prayer, then moves toward praise and confidence.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 24:1–10
Psalm 24 is a song that begins with Yahweh as owner and founder of the whole earth, then asks who may come near him, and ends by welcoming the King of glory.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 25:1–22
Psalm 25 is a prayer-song of trust, learning and mercy. The speaker turns to Yahweh, asks for guidance and forgiveness, and keeps praying through trouble until the song widens into a prayer for Israel.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 26:1–12
Psalm 26 is a poetic prayer to Yahweh. The speaker asks to be judged and examined, speaks of walking in integrity, and contrasts worship, thanksgiving, and love for Yahweh’s house with the ways of the wicked.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 27:1–14
Psalm 27 is a song that moves from bold confidence to honest prayer. The singer speaks about fear, worship, enemies, guidance and waiting, while keeping Yahweh at the centre from beginning to end.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 28:1–9
Psalm 28 is a prayer-song that moves from urgent calling to thankful praise. The singer asks Yahweh to hear, to judge the wicked rightly, and to care for his people.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 29:1–11
Psalm 29 is a song that calls hearers to give Yahweh the glory that belongs to him. It moves from a call to worship, to the power of Yahweh’s voice, and finishes with his kingship, strength and peace.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 30:1–12
Psalm 30 is a thankful song to Yahweh. The speaker remembers danger, prayer, mercy, and rescue.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 31:1–24
Psalm 31 is a prayer-song that moves from urgent rescue, to deep distress, to praise and courage.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 32:1–11
Psalm 32 is a song about the happiness of forgiveness. It moves from the pain of hiding sin to confession, then to prayer, guidance, trust, and a final call to rejoice in Yahweh.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 33:1–22
Psalm 33 is a song calling people to rejoice, sing, and stand in awe of Yahweh. It ties praise to who he is: true in word, faithful in work, Creator of all, and the one his people trust.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 34:1–22
Psalm 34 is a song of praise, invitation, and instruction. It moves from blessing Yahweh, to urging others to trust him, to teaching how to live in the fear of Yahweh, and it ends with a sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 35:1–28
Psalm 35 is a prayer-song asking Yahweh to answer unjust attack. The speaker names traps, false witness and mockery, and keeps turning the whole complaint into prayer, ending with hope for vindication and praise.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 36:1–12
Psalm 36 is a poem of sharp contrast. It begins with the wicked person’s inner problem, turns to Yahweh’s great loving kindness, and ends as a prayer for ongoing care and protection.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 37:1–40
Psalm 37 is a song for times when wicked people seem to do well. It tells the listener not to fret or envy, but to trust Yahweh, do good, wait for him, and take refuge in him.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 38:1–22
Psalm 38 is a sorrowful prayer-song in which the speaker asks Yahweh not to rebuke him in wrath, not to forsake him, and to hurry to help.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 39:1–13
Psalm 39 is a prayer-poem about guarded speech, inner distress, and the shortness of human life.
Poetry and prayerPsalms 40:1–17
Psalm 40 is a song that moves from patient waiting, to praise, to renewed prayer. It shows one person remembering Yahweh’s help, speaking about obedience and truth, and then asking urgently for help again.
