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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Psalms

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 11


11-1

1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
  2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
    3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
      4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
        5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
          6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
        7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
      8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
    9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
  10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
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1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
2:2 Kings on earth rise up and princes plot together against the LORD and his anointed: (2:2)
Prosperity of evil11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
13:3 How long will my enemy triumph over me? (13:3)
2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
3:8 Arise, LORD! Save me, my God! You will shatter the jaws of all my foes; you will break the teeth of the wicked. (3:8)
Ruin of foes10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
12:4 May the LORD cut off all deceiving lips, and every boastful tongue, (12:4)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:7 Many say, "May we see better times! LORD, show us the light of your face!" Selah (4:7)
The face of the LORD9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.(11:7)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:7 you destroy all who speak falsely. Murderers and deceivers the LORD abhors. (5:7)
Ruin of foes8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:6 You rebuked the nations, you destroyed the wicked; their name you blotted out for all time (9:6)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:11 My foes will be terrified and disgraced; all will fall back in sudden shame.(6:11)
Ruin of foes7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
8:3 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have drawn a defense against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger.(8:3)

11-1-1

1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
  2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
    3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
    4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
  5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
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1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
2:12 kiss his feet, or he will be angry, and you will perish in the way; for his wrath is quickly kindled. (2:12)
Anger of the LORD6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
7:7 Rise up, LORD, in your anger; rise against the fury of my foes. (7:7)
2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
3:8 You will shatter the jaws of all my foes; you will break the teeth of the wicked. (3:8)
Ruin of foes5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:11 My foes will be terrified and disgraced; all will fall back in sudden shame.(6:11)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:5 Tremble and do not sin; upon your beds ponder in silence.(4:5)
Sins4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:11 Declare them guilty, God; make them fall by their own devices. Drive them out for their many sins; they have rebelled against you. (5:11)

11-1-2

6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
  7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
    8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
    9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
  10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
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6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
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see 4-1-111 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
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7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
see 4-1-1
see 4-1-110 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
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8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
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see 4-1-19 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
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11-2

12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
  13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
    14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
      15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
        16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
          17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
        18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
      19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
    20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
  21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
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12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:2 To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. (14:2)
Seeking the LORD22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
24:6 Such are the people that love the LORD, that seek the face of the God of Jacob. (24:6)
13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:2 Whoever walks without blame, doing what is right, speaking truth from the heart; (15:2)
The right way21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
23:3 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name.(23:3)
14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
16:10 For you will not abandon me to Sheol, nor let your faithful servant see the pit.(16:10)
Salvation for a soul20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:21 Deliver my soul from the sword, my forlorn life from the teeth of the dog. (22:21)
15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:15 I am just-- let me see your face; (17:15)
The face of the LORD19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
21:7 You make him the pattern of blessings forever, you gladden him with the joy of your presence. (21:7)
16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:50 I will sing the praises of your name.(18:50)
The name of the Lord18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:2 the name of the God of Jacob defend you! (20:2)

11-2-1

12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
  13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
    14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
    15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
  16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
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12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:2 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the human race, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. (14:2)
Servant of the LORD17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:12 By them your servant is instructed; obeying them brings much reward.(19:12)
13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:2 Whoever walks without blame, doing what is right, speaking truth from the heart; (15:2)
The righteous person16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:21 The LORD acknowledged my righteousness, rewarded my clean hands. (18:21)
14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
16:1 A miktam of David. Keep me safe, O God; in you I take refuge(16:1)
Refuge15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:7 Show your wonderful love, you who deliver with your right arm those who seek refuge from their foes. (17:7)

11-2-2

17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
  18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
    19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
    20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
  21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
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17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:5 Yet their report goes forth through all the earth, their message, to the ends of the world. (19:5)
The world22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
24:1 The earth is the LORD'S and all it holds, the world and those who live there.(24:1)
18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:8 but we on the name of the LORD our God. (20:8)
The name of the Lord21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
23:3 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name.(23:3)
19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
21:8 For the king trusts in the LORD (21:8)
Trust in the LORD20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:5 In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted and you rescued them. (22:5)

11-3

23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
  24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
    25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
      26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
        27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
          28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
        29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
      30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
    31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
  32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
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23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:7 Remember no more the sins of my youth; (25:7)
Sins33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
36:2 Sin directs the heart of the wicked; (36:2)
24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:9 Do not take me away with sinners, nor my life with the violent. (26:9)
Ruin of a soul32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
35:7 Without cause they set their snare for me; without cause they dug a pit for me. (35:7)
25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:8 "Come," says my heart, "seek God's face"; your face, LORD, do I seek!(27:8)
The face of the LORD31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:17 The LORD'S face is against evildoers to wipe out their memory from the earth. (34:17)
26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield, (28:7)
The LORD is a shield30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
33:20 Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and shield. (33:20)
27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
29:2 Give to the LORD the glory due God's name. (29:2)
The name of the Lord29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
31:4 for your name's sake lead and guide me. (31:4)

11-3-1

23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
  24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
    25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
    26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
  27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
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23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:2 do not let me be disgraced; do not let my enemies gloat over me. (25:2)
Shames of foes28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
30:2 I praise you, LORD, for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.(30:2)
24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:7 Lifting my voice in thanks, recounting all your wondrous deeds. (26:7)
Voice sounds27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; (29:3)
25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The LORD is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid?(27:1)
Refuge26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
28:8 LORD, you are the strength of your people, the saving refuge of your anointed king.(28:8)

11-3-2

28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
  29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
    30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
    31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
  32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
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28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
30:2 I praise you, LORD, for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.(30:2)
Defeat of enemies33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
36:12 Do not let the foot of the proud overtake me, nor the hand of the wicked disturb me. (36:12)
29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
31:3 Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to save me. (31:3)
Protection by the LORD32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
35:2 Take up the shield and buckler; rise up in my defense. (35:2)
30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
32:1 Happy the sinner whose fault is removed, whose sin is forgiven.(32:1)
Happy person31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:9 happy are those who take refuge in him. (34:9)

11-4

34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
  35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
    36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
      37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
        38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
          39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
        40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
      41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
    42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
  43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
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34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
37:6 And make your integrity shine like the dawn, your vindication like noonday. (37:6)
Salvation by the LORD44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
48:12 Mount Zion is glad! The cities of Judah rejoice because of your saving deeds! (48:12)
35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
38:12 Friends and companions shun my pain; my neighbors stand far off. (38:12)
Beloved43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
47:5 Who chose a land for our heritage, the glory of Jacob, the beloved. Selah(47:5)
36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
39:13 I sojourn with you like a passing stranger, a guest, like all my ancestors. (39:13)
Refuge42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. (46:2)
37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
40:11 I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; (40:11)
Truth41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:5 In the cause of truth and justice may your right hand show you wondrous deeds. (45:5)
38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:12 By this I know you are pleased with me, that my enemy no longer jeers at me. (41:12)
Shame of foes40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:8 You have brought us victory over our enemies, shamed those who hate us. (44:8)

11-4-1

34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
  35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
    36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
    37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
  38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
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34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
37:6 And make your integrity shine like the dawn, your vindication like noonday. (37:6)
The justice of the LORD39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
43:1 Grant me justice, God; defend me from a faithless people; from the deceitful and unjust rescue me. (43:1)
35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
38:13 Those who seek my life lay snares for me; (38:13)
Trap of foes38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:8 My foes all whisper against me; they imagine the worst about me: (41:8)
36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
39:10 I was silent and did not open my mouth because you were the one who did this. (39:10)
Words of a mouth37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
40:4 And put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God. Many shall look on in awe and they shall trust in the LORD.(40:4)

11-4-2

39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
  40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
    41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
    42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
  43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
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39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
43:1 Grant me justice, God; defend me from a faithless people; from the deceitful and unjust rescue me. (43:1)
Salvation by the LORD44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
48:12 Mount Zion is glad! The cities of Judah rejoice because of your saving deeds! (48:12)
40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:3 You rooted out nations to plant them, crushed peoples to make room for them. (44:3)
Victory against the nations43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
47:4 Who made people subject to us, brought nations under our feet, (47:4)
41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:18 I will make your name renowned through all generations; thus nations shall praise you forever.(45:18)
The nations praise42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:11 Who says: "Be still and confess that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth." (46:11)

11-5

45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
  46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
    47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
      48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
        49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
          50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
        51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
      52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
    53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
  54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
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45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
49:4 My mouth shall speak wisdom, my heart shall offer insight. (49:4)
Words of a mouth55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
59:8 Their mouths pour out insult; sharp words are on their lips. (59:8)
46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:4 God summons the heavens above and the earth to the judgment of his people: (50:4)
The judgement54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
58:2 Do you indeed pronounce justice, O gods; do you judge mortals fairly?(58:2)
47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. (51:3)
Have mercy on me53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
57:2 Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me. (57:2)
48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
52:10 But I, like an olive tree in the house of God, trust in God's faithful love forever.(52:10)
Trust in the LORD52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
56:4 when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. (56:4)
49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:4 All have gone astray; all alike are perverse. Not one does what is right, not even one. (53:4)
Spread of evil51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
55:12 treachery is there as well; oppression and fraud never leave its streets. (55:12)

11-5-1

45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
  46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
    47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
    48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
  49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
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45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
49:16 But God will redeem my life, will take me from the power of Sheol. Selah(49:16)
Salvation of a life50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
54:6 God is present as my helper; the Lord sustains my life. (54:6)
46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:5 "Gather my faithful ones before me, those who made a covenant with me by sacrifice." (50:5)
Gathering the people49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:7 That Jacob may rejoice and Israel be glad when God restores the people!(53:7)
47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
51:6 Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight That you are just in your sentence, blameless when you condemn. (51:6)
Evildoer48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
52:3 Why do you glory in evil, you scandalous liar? All day long (52:3)

11-5-2

50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
  51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
    52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
    53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
  54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
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50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
54:7 Turn back the evil upon my foes; in your faithfulness, destroy them. (54:7)
Ruin of foes55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
59:6 Punish all the nations. Have no mercy on these worthless traitors. Selah (59:6)
51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
55:12 treachery is there as well; oppression and fraud never leave its streets. (55:12)
Treachery54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
58:3 No, you freely engage in crime; your hands dispense violence to the earth. (58:3)
52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
56:2 Have mercy on me, God, (56:2)
Have mercy on me53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
57:2 Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me. (57:2)

11-6

56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
  57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
    58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
      59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
        60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
          61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
        62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
      63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
    64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
  65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
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56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
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see 1-166 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
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57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
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see 1-165 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
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58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
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see 1-164 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
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59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
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see 1-163 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
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60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
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see 1-162 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
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11-6-1

56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
  57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
    58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
    59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
  60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
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56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
60:3 O God, you rejected us, broke our defenses; you were angry but now revive us. (60:3)
Sin and forgiveness61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:4 with its burden of wicked deeds. We are overcome by our sins; only you can pardon them. (65:4)
57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
61:4 for you are my refuge, a tower of strength against the foe. (61:4)
Refuge60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
64:11 The just will rejoice and take refuge in the LORD; (64:11)
58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. (62:2)
Salvation of a soul59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
63:2 O God, you are my God-- for you I long! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, (63:2)

11-6-2

61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
  62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
    63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
    64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
  65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
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61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:6 You answer us with awesome deeds of justice, O God our savior, The hope of all the ends of the earth and of far distant islands.(65:6)
Hope66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, GOD, from my youth. (71:5)
62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
66:14 The vows my lips pronounced and my mouth spoke in distress. (66:14)
In distress65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
69:18 in my distress hasten to answer me. (69:18)
63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
67:3 So shall your rule be known upon the earth, your saving power among all the nations. (67:3)
Foreign people obey to the LORD64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
68:32 Exact rich tribute from lower Egypt, from upper Egypt, gold and silver; make Ethiopia extend its hands to God. (68:32)

11-7

67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
  68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
    69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
      70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
        71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
          72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
        73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
      74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
    75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
  76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
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67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. (72:12)
Salvation for the needy77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:4 Rescue the lowly and poor; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." (82:4)
68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
73:20 Like a dream upon waking, Lord, when you awake, you dismiss their image (73:20)
Foreign god76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:10 There must be no foreign god among you; you must not worship an alien god.(81:10)
69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
74:1 Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?(74:1)
Anger of the LORD75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:5 LORD of hosts, how long will you burn with anger while your people pray? (80:5)
70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
75:9 Yes, a cup is in the LORD'S hand, foaming wine, fully spiced. (75:9)
A cup of anger74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:6 Pour out your wrath on nations that reject you, on kingdoms that do not call on your name, (79:6)
71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
76:8 So terrible and awesome are you; who can stand before you and your great anger? (76:8)
Anger of the LORD73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:49 He unleashed against them his fiery breath, roar, fury, and distress, storming messengers of death. (78:49)

11-7-1

67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
  68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
    69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
    70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
  71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
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67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
72:14 From extortion and violence he frees them, for precious is their blood in his sight.(72:14)
Redemption72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
77:16 With your arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah (77:16)
68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
73:27 But those who are far from you perish; you destroy those unfaithful to you. (73:27)
Attack of the LORD71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
76:4 There the flashing arrows were shattered, shield, sword, and weapons of war. Selah (76:4)
69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
74:22 Arise, God, defend your cause; remember the constant jeers of the fools. (74:22)
The judgement of the LORD will come70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
75:8 But from God who decides, who brings some low and raises others high. (75:8)

11-7-2

72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
  73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
    74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
    75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
  76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
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72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
77:19 the earth trembled and quaked. (77:19)
Earthquake77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:5 all the world's foundations shake.(82:5)
73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:5 God set up a decree in Jacob, established a law in Israel: What he commanded our ancestors, they were to teach their children; (78:5)
The law for Jacob76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:5 For this is a law in Israel, an edict of the God of Jacob, (81:5)
74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:5 How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your rage keep burning like fire? (79:5)
Anger of the LORD75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:5 LORD of hosts, how long will you burn with anger while your people pray? (80:5)

11-8

78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
  79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
    80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
      81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
        82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
          83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
        84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
      85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
    86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
  87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
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78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:19 Let them know that you alone, whose name is the LORD (83:19)
The name of the Lord88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
100:4 Give thanks to God, bless his name; (100:4)
79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
84:8 They pass through outer and inner wall and see the God of gods on Zion. (84:8)
Zion87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
99:2 The LORD is great on Zion, exalted above all the peoples. (99:2)
80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:6 Will you be angry with us forever, drag out your anger for all generations? (85:6)
Anger of the LORD86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
95:11 Therefore I swore in my anger: "They shall never enter my rest."(95:11)
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:7 In this time of trouble I call, for you will answer me. (86:7)
In distress85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
90:15 Make us glad as many days as you humbled us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. (90:15)
82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:4 Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon; Philistia too, and Tyre, with Ethiopia-- "This one was born there," they say (87:4)
Rahab84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:11 You crushed Rahab with a mortal blow; your strong arm scattered your foes.(89:11)

11-8-1

78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
  79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
    80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
    81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
  82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
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78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:18 Let them be dismayed and shamed forever; let them perish in disgrace. (83:18)
Perish83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:17 Your wrath has swept over me; your terrors have reduced me to silence. (88:17)
79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
84:3 My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the LORD. (84:3)
Dwelling of the LORD82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:2 Loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob.(87:2)
80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:3 You forgave the guilt of your people, pardoned all their sins. Selah (85:3)
Forgiveness81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:5 Lord, you are kind and forgiving, most loving to all who call on you. (86:5)

11-8-2

83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
  84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
    85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
    86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
  87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
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83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:11 Do you work wonders for the dead? Do the shades arise and praise you? Selah(88:11)
Praise88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
100:4 Enter the temple gates with praise, its courts with thanksgiving. Give thanks to God, bless his name; (100:4)
84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:19 Truly the LORD is our shield, the Holy One of Israel, our king! (89:19)
The LORD is king87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
99:1 The LORD is king, the peoples tremble; (99:1)
85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
91:2 Say to the LORD, "My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust." (91:2)
The LORD is a fortress86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
94:22 No, the LORD is my secure height, my God, the rock where I find refuge, (94:22)

11-9

89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
  90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
    91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
      92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
        93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
          94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
        95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
      96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
    97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
  98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
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89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
101:7 No one who practices deceit can hold a post in my court. No one who speaks falsely can be among my advisors. (101:7)
Escape from a evil99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil, will always guard your life. (121:7)
90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
102:3 Do not hide your face from me now that I am in distress. (102:3)
In distress98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:1 The LORD answered me when I called in my distress:(120:1)
91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
103:4 Delivers your life from the pit, surrounds you with love and compassion, (103:4)
Redemption97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:154 Take up my cause and redeem me; (119:154)
92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
108:6 may your glory appear above all the earth. (108:6)
Glory of transcendental God96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
113:4 High above all nations is the LORD; above the heavens God's glory. (113:4)
93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
109:7 That he may be judged and found guilty, that his plea may be in vain. (109:7)
The judgement95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
112:5 All goes well for those gracious in lending, who conduct their affairs with justice. (112:5)

11-9-1

89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
  90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
    91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
    92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
  93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
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89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
101:6 so that they may live with me (101:6)
Sitting94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
110:1 Take your throne at my righthand, while I make your enemies your footstool.(110:1)
90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
102:21 To attend to the groaning of the prisoners, to release those doomed to die." (102:21)
Doomed to death93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
109:31 For God stands at the right hand of the poor to defend them against unjust accusers.(109:31)
91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
103:19 The LORD'S throne is established in heaven; God's royal power rules over all. (103:19)
The LORD in the heaven92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
108:6 Appear on high over the heavens, God; may your glory appear above all the earth. (108:6)

11-9-2

94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
  95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
    96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
    97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
  98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
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94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
110:1 The LORD says to you, my lord: "Take your throne at my righthand, while I make your enemies your footstool."(110:1)
Righthand99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:5 The LORD is your guardian; the LORD is your shade at your righthand.(121:5)
95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
112:1 Happy are those who fear the LORD (112:1)
Happy / Alas98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:5 Alas, I was an alien in Meshech, (120:5)
96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
113:1 Hallelujah! Praise, you servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.(113:1)
The servant of the LORD 97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:17 Be kind to your servant that I may live, that I may keep your word. (119:17)

11-10

100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
  101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
    102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
      103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
        104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
          105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
        106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
      107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
    108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
  109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
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100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
122:1 I rejoiced when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."(122:1)
The house of the LORD110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:7 Let us enter God's dwelling; let us worship at God's footstool." (132:7)
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:1 To you I raise my eyes, to you enthroned in heaven.(123:1)
Raising eyes109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:1 LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. (131:1)
102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:7 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler's snare; the snare was broken and we escaped. (124:7)
A soul108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:5 I wait with longing for the LORD, my soul waits for his word. (130:5)
103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
125:3 The scepter of the wicked will not prevail in the land given to the just, Lest the just themselves turn their hands to evil.(125:3)
The wicked107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
129:4 But the just LORD cut me free from the ropes of the yoke of the wicked.(129:4)
104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.(126:1)
Zion106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
128:5 May the LORD bless you from Zion (128:5)

11-10-1

100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
  101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
    102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
    103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
  104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
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100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
122:2 And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem. (122:2)
The gate105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5)
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:3 Show us favor, LORD, show us favor, for we have our fill of contempt. (123:3)
Show us favor104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:4 Restore again our fortunes, LORD, like the dry stream beds of the Negeb.(126:4)
102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:7 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler's snare; the snare was broken and we escaped. (124:7)
Escape from evils103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
125:5 But those who turn aside to crooked ways may the LORD send down with the wicked. (125:5)

11-10-2

105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
  106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
    107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
    108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
  109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
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105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:2 all this God gives to his beloved in sleep. (127:2)
Giving a sleep110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:4 I will give my eyes no sleep, my eyelids no rest, (132:4)
106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
128:1 Happy are all who fear the LORD, who walk in the ways of God.(128:1)
Person who fears the LORD109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:1 LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. (131:1)
107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
129:1 Much have they oppressed me from my youth, now let Israel say.(129:1)
Israel waits for the salvation108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:7 let Israel look for the LORD, For with the LORD is kindness, with him is full redemption, (130:7)

11-11

111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
  112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
    113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
      114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
        115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
          116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
        117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
      118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
    119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
  120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
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111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
133:3 There the LORD has lavished blessings, life for evermore!(133:3)
A life121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
146:2 Praise the LORD, my soul; I shall praise the LORD all my life, sing praise to my God while I live. (146:2)
112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
136:1 Praise the LORD, who is so good; God's love endures forever;(136:1)
The mercy of the LORD120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:17 You, LORD, are just in all your ways, faithful in all your works. (145:17)
113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
138:4 All the kings of earth will praise you, LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth. (138:4)
A king119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:10 You give victory to kings; (144:10)
114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:24 See if my way is crooked, then lead me in the ancient paths.(139:24)
The way118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:8 Show me the path I should walk, for to you I entrust my life. (143:8)
115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
140:6 The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snares for me by the wayside. Selah(140:6)
A trap117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:4 My spirit is faint within me, but you know my path. Along the way I walk they have hidden a trap for me. (142:4)

11-11-1

111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
  112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
    113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
    114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
  115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
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111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
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see 4-4-2116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
see 4-4-2
112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
see 4-4-2
see 4-4-2115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
see 4-4-2
113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
see 4-4-2
see 4-4-2114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
see 4-4-2

11-11-2

116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
  117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
    118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
    119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
  120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
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116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
141:10 Into their own nets let all the wicked fall, while I make good my own escape.(141:10)
Ruin of foes121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
146:9 but thwarts the way of the wicked. (146:9)
117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:8 I may give thanks to your name. (142:8)
The name of the Lord120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:21 My mouth will speak your praises, LORD; all flesh will bless your holy name forever.(145:21)
118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:11 For your name's sake, LORD, give me life; in your justice lead me out of distress. (143:11)
Salvation in distress119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:10 You give victory to kings; you delivered David your servant. From the menacing sword (144:10)

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