The Psalms Book2 Ch.42 Thirsting for God in Trouble and Exile. For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. Ch.43 Prayer for Deliverance. Ch.44 Former Deliverance and Present Troubles. For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. Ch.45 A Song Celebrating the King’s Marriage. For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. Ch.46 God the Refuge of His People. For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song. Ch.47 God the King of the Earth. For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Ch.48 The Beauty and Glory of Zion. A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Ch.49 The Folly of Trusting in Riches. For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Ch.50 God the Judge of the Righteous and the Wicked. A Psalm of Asaph. Ch.51 A Contrite Sinner’s Prayer for Pardon. For the choir director. A psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Ch.52 Futility of boastful Wickedness. For the choir director. A Maskil of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul and said to him, “David has come to the house of Ahimelech.”

Psalm 34 The Lord, a Provider and deliverer. A Psalm of David when he feigned madness before Abimelech, who drove him away and he departed. Psalm35 Prayer for Rescue from Enemies.A Psalm of David. Psalm 36 Wickedness of Men and Lovingkindness of God. For the choir director. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord. Psalm 37 Security of Those who Trust in the Lord, and Insecurity of the Wicked. A Psalm of David. Psalm 38 Prayer of a Suffering Penitent. A Psalm of David, for a memorial. Psalm 39 The Vanity of Life. For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Psalm 40 God Sustains His Servant. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Psalm 41 The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends. For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

The Psalms: Psalm 22 A Cry of Anguish and a Song of Praise. For the choir director; upon Aijeleth Hashshahar. A Psalm of David. Psalm 23 The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd. A Psalm of David. Psalm 24 The King of Glory Entering Zion. A Psalm of David. Psalm 25 Prayer for Protection, Guidance and Pardon. A Psalm of David. Psalm 26 Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection. A Psalm of David. Psalm 27 A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God. A Psalm of David. Psalm 28 A Prayer for Help, and Praise for its Answer. A Psalm of David. Psalm 29 The Voice of the Lord in the Storm. A Psalm of David. Psalm 30 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death. A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House. A Psalm of David. Psalm 31 A Psalm of Complaint and of Praise, For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Psalm 32 Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God. A Psalm of David. A Maskil. Psalm 33 Praise to the Creator and Preserver.

The Psalms: Psalm 13 Prayer for Help in Trouble. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Psalm 14 Folly and Wickedness of Men. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Psalm 15 Description of a Citizen of Zion. A Psalm of David Psalm 16 The Lord the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death. A Mikhtam of David. Psalm 17 Prayer for Protection against Oppressors. A Prayer of David. Psalm 18 The Lord Praised for Giving Deliverance. For the choir director. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said, Psalm 19 The works and the Word is God. For the choir director. A psalm of David. Psalm 20 Prayer for Victory over Enemies. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Psalm 21 Praise for Deliverance. For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

Introduction The Psalms Books 1-12 The following expressions occur often in Psalms: Selah: May mean Pause, Crescendo or Musical Interlude: Maskil: Possibly, Contemplative, or Didactic, or Skillful Psalm: Mikhtam: Possibly, Epigrammatic Poem, or Atonement Psalm: Shoel: The nether world: THE PSALMS Book 1 Psalm 1 The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. Psalm 2 The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed. Psalm 3 Morning Prayer of Trust in God. A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. Psalm 4 Evening Prayer of Trust in God. For the Choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Psalm 5 Prayer for Protection from the Wicked. For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. Psalm 6 Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble. For the choir director; with stringed instruments, upon an eight-string lyre. A Psalm of David. Psalm 7 The Lord Implored to Defend the Psalmist against the wicked. A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite. Psalm 8 The Lord’s Glory and Man’s Dignity. For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. Psalm 9 A Psalm of Thanksgiving for God’s Justice. For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. Psalm 10 A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. Psalm 11 The Lord a Refuge and Defense. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Psalm 12 God, a Helper against the Treacherous. For the choir director; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David.

Job Ch.31 Job Asserts His Integrity Ch.32 Elihu in Anger Rebukes Job Ch.33 Elihu Claims to Speak for God Ch.34 Elihu Vindicates God’s Justice Ch.35 Elihu Sharply Reproves Job Ch.36 Elihu Speaks of God’s Dealing With Men Ch.37 Elihu Says God Is Back of the Storm Ch.38 God Speaks Now to Job, God’s Mighty Power Ch.39 God Speaks of Nature and Its Beings Ch.40 Job: What Can I Say?, God Questions Job, God’s Power Shown in Creatures Ch.41 God’s Power Shown in Creatures Ch.42 Job’s Confession, God Displeased with Job’s Friends, God Restores Job’s Fortunes

Job Ch.21 Job Says God Will Deal with the Wicked Ch.22 Eliphaz Accuses and Exhorts Job Ch.23 Job Says He Longs for God Ch.24 Job Says God Seems to Ignore Wrongs Ch.25 Bildad Says Man Is Inferior Ch.26 Job Rebukes Bildad, The Greatness of God Ch.27 Job Affirms His Righteousness, The State of the Godless Ch.28 Job Tells of Earth’s Treasures, The Search for Wisdom Is Harder Ch.29 Job’s Past Was Glorious Ch.30 Job’s Present State Is Humiliating

Job Ch.11 Zophar Rebukes Job Ch.12 Job Chides His Accusers, Job Speaks of the Power of God Ch.13 Job Says His Friends’ Proverbs Are Ashes, Job Is Sure He Will Be Vindicated Ch.14 Job Speaks of the Finality of Death Ch.15 Eliphaz Says Job Presumes Much, What Eliphaz Has Seen of Life Ch.16 Job Says Friends Are Sorry Comforters, Job Says God Shattered Him Ch.17 Job Says He Has Become a Byword Ch.18 Bildad Speaks of the Wicked Ch.19 Job Feels Insulted, Job Says, My Redeemer Lives Ch.20 Zophar Says, The Triumph of the Wicked Is Short

Introduction Job Ch.1 Job’s Character and Wealth, Satan Allowed to Test Job Ch.2 Job Loses His Health Ch.3 Job’s Lament Ch.4 Eliphaz: Innocent Do Not Suffer Ch.5 God Is Just Ch.6 Job’s Friends Are no Help Ch.7 Job’s Life Seems Futile Ch.8 Bildad Says God Rewards the Good Ch.9 Job Says There Is No Arbitrator between God and Man Ch.10 Job Despairs of God’s Dealings

Esther Ch.5 Plans a Banquet, Haman’s Pride Ch.6 The King Plans to Honor Mordecai, Haman Must Honor Mordecai Ch.7 Esther’s Plea, Haman Is Hanged Ch.8 Mordecai Promoted, The King’s Decree Avenges the Jews Ch.9 The Jews Destroy Their Enemies, The Feast of Purim Instituted Ch.10 Mordecai’s Greatness