One of the most common types of psalms in Scripture is the Lament. How do we use lament in our daily lives? Are there ways we can lament together during corporate worship?

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Psalms of Lament:

Personal

An individual vocalizing pain, grief, fear, or some other strong emotion

3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 17, 22, 25, 26, 28, 31, 39, 42, 43, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 64, 70, 71, 77, 86, 120, 141, 142

Corporate

A group or nation vocalizing pain, grief, fear, or some other strong emotion.

12, 44, 58, 60, 74, 79, 80, 83, 85, 90, 94, 123,126

Repentant

An individual or group expressing regret or sorrow for sin.

6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143

Imprecatory

An individual or group expressing outrage and a strong desire for justice.

35, 69, 83, 88, 109, 137, 140

Partial

Sections of lament within other psalms

9:13-20; 27:7-14; 40:11-17

Debatable

Psalms that some consider to be lament in total or in part.

14, 36, 41, 52, 53, 63, 78, 81, 89, 106, 125, 129, 139

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