Reading Through the Psalms

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It contains reflections on life principles. Solomon compiled the book of Proverbs, David, Psalm 119. It contains 22 sections which have been aligned to the 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet.

The refrain in Psalms 18, 68, and 118 is that the Lord Saves and he is a faithful deliverer.

Psalms 17, 67, & 117 reflect on the justice and mercy of God. David remembers the times God has delivered him and answers his prayers.

Psalms 16, 66, & 116 are all Psalms that thank God for his goodness and faithfulness.

Peace and rest come through God alone. This is the theme of Psalms 15, 65, and 115. Those who have a clear conscience, who act with integrity, and walk in righteousness are those who can put their confidence in God's justice.

Regardless of how smart people think they are, no one gets away with anything. In Psalm 14, David expresses his confidence in the omnipotence and justice of God, that everyone will get exactly what they deserve. Psalm 64 claims confidence in His protection and Psalm 114 recounts his faithfulness in his deliverance of Israel.

In Psalms 13, 63, & 113, David clearly expresses his need for his God and Savior, that it is only in him that deliverance comes. In Psalm 113, he praises God and expresses his thankfulness for his goodness.

Those who walk in the fear of the Lord can have confidence in him, he will come to their defense. Out of all the chapters in the book of Psalms, Psalm 62 is a call to God for justice.

The righteousness of God as a high tower is a recurring frame in David's Psalms. He was wronged, betrayed, and maligned. He depended on the righteousness of God to defend and vindicate him.

In Psalm 10, God gives a warning to the wicked, even though they think they can act without consequences, ultimately God will hold them to account. Psalm 60 claims victory for the humble and Psalm 110 is one of the clearest Messianic Psalms where the Father tells the Son to sit at his right hand until his enemies are made a footstool under his feet.