Old Testament · Poetry & Wisdom

Psalms

Written by David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and other singers. Written for People praying in joy, fear, anger, and thanks.

Big picture in three sentences

Psalms is the prayer book and songbook of the Bible.

Some songs shout thanks, some ask for help at night, and some tell the truth about sadness.

Jesus prayed these songs, and families still do.

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, and Psalm 119 is the longest.

Key verse · Psalms 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”