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1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. 1 O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! 2 Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah a. 3 But …

This summary of the book of Psalms provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of …

There are several types of psalms, including hymns or songs of praise, communal and individual laments, royal psalms, imprecation, and individual thanksgivings. The book also includes …

Every psalm either points directly to Christ, in his person, his character, and offices; or may lead the believer's thoughts to Him. And the psalms are the language of the believer's heart, …

Seventy-three Psalms are attributed to David, but there is no sure way of dating any Psalm. Some are preexilic (before 587), and others are postexilic (after 539), but not as late as the …

and who meditates on his law day and night. whatever they do prospers. 4 Not so the wicked! that the wind blows away. nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. but the way of the wicked …

Psalms is a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers that come from different eras in Israel’s history. Seventy-three of these psalms are connected to King David, who was a …

David's name is connected with seventy-three of the 150 psalms. Solomon wrote Psalms 72 and 127; Moses wrote Psalm 90; the family of Asaph composed twelve psalms; the sons of Korah …

Footnotes. Psalm 145:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.; Psalm 145:5 Dead Sea Scrolls and …