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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Psalms

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 3


3-1

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)
                      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)
                                    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)
              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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
1:6 The LORD watches over the way of the just (1:6)
Person of justice41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:8 You love justice and hate wrongdoing; (45:8)
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)
Attack against enemies40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:8 You have brought us victory over our enemies, shamed those who hate us. (44:8)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:7 LORD, show us the light of your face! (4:7)
the face of the LORD39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
42:3 When can I go and see the face of God?(42:3)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:10 For there is no sincerity in their mouths; their hearts are corrupt. Their throats are open graves; on their tongues are subtle lies.(5:10)
Words of evildoers38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:8 My foes all whisper against me; they imagine the worst about me: (41:8)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:11 My foes will be terrified and disgraced; all will fall back in sudden shame.(6:11)
Shame of foes37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
40:15 Put to shame and confound all who seek to take my life. Turn back in disgrace those who desire my ruin. (40:15)
6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
7:10 Bring the malice of the wicked to an end; uphold the innocent, O God of justice, who tries hearts and minds. (7:10)
avoidance of evil36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
39:2 I said, "I will watch my ways, lest I sin with my tongue; I will set a curb on my mouth." (39:2)
7 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)
Punishment by the LORD35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
38:3 Your arrows have sunk deep in me; your hand has come down upon me.(38:3)
8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:13 For the avenger of bloodshed remembers, does not forget the cry of the afflicted. (9:13)
Salvation for the needy34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
37:11 But the poor will possess the land, will delight in great prosperity. (37:11)
9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:6 And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.(11:6)
Ruin of foes33 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)
10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
12:4 May the LORD cut off all deceiving lips, and every boastful tongue, (12:4)
Wish for ruin of foes32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
35:1 Oppose, LORD, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me.(35:1)
11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
13:6 Grant my heart joy in your help, That I may sing of the LORD, "How good our God has been to me!"(13:6)
The LORD saved me31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:5 I sought the LORD, who answered me, delivered me from all my fears. (34:5)
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)
From heaven the LORD looks down30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
33:13 From heaven the LORD looks down and observes the whole human race, (33:13)
13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:1 LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain?(15:1)
Going to the place of the LORD29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
31:2 In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice deliver me; (31:2)
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 from the Sheol28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
30:4 LORD, you brought me up from Sheol; you kept me from going down to the pit.(30:4)
15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:1 Hear, LORD, my plea for justice; pay heed to my cry; Listen to my prayer spoken without guile.(17:1)
The sound of the voice27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; (29:3)
16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:3 LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold!(18:3)
the LORD is a shield26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusted and found help.(28:7)
17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:15 LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (19:15)
Protection of the LORD25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:1 The LORD is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid? (27:1)
18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:7 he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand. (20:7)
Right hand24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:10 Their hands carry out their schemes; their right hands are full of bribes. (26:10)
19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
21:8 For the king trusts in the LORD (21:8)
Trust in the LORD23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:2 to my God. In you I trust; (25:2)
20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:29 For kingship belongs to the LORD, the ruler over the nations. (22:29)
The LORD as a king22 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)

3-1-1

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)
            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)
                  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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
1:3 They are like a tree planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever they do prospers. (1:3)
Flourish of good person21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
23:5 You set a table before me as my enemies watch; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.(23:5)
2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
3:5 Whenever I cried out to the LORD, I was answered from the holy mountain. Selah (3:5)
Answer to the prayer20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:5 In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted and you rescued them. (22:5)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:6 Offer fitting sacrifice and trust in the LORD. (4:6)
Trust in the LORD19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
21:8 For the king trusts in the LORD (21:8)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:12 Then all who take refuge in you will be glad and forever shout for joy. Protect them that you may be the joy of those who love your name. (5:12)
Joy of salvation18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:6 May we shout for joy at your victory, raise the banners in the name of our God. (20:6)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:9 Away from me, all who do evil! The LORD has heard my weeping. (6:9)
Wish for escape from evil17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:13 Who can detect heedless failings? Cleanse me from my unknown faults. (19:13)
6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
7:11 A shield before me is God who saves the honest heart. (7:11)
the LORD is a shield16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:3 LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold!(18:3)
7 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)
Attack against foes15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:14 Slay them with your sword; with your hand, LORD, slay them; snatch them from the world in their prime. (17:14)
8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:18 To Sheol the wicked will depart, all the nations that forget God. (9:18)
Sheol14 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)
9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.(11:7)
Person of justice13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:2 Whoever walks without blame, doing what is right, speaking truth from the heart; (15:2)
10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
12:2 Help, LORD, for no one loyal remains; the faithful have vanished from the human race (12:2)
Not one does what is right12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:3 All have gone astray; all alike are perverse. Not one does what is right, not even one. (14:3)

3-1-2

21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
  22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
    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)
              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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
see 2-1
see 2-141 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
see 2-1
22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
see 2-1
see 2-140 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
see 2-1
23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
see 2-1
see 2-139 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
see 2-1
24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
see 2-1
see 2-138 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
see 2-1
25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
see 2-1
see 2-137 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
see 2-1
26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
see 2-1
see 2-136 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
see 2-1
27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
see 2-1
see 2-135 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
see 2-1
28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
see 2-1
see 2-134 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
see 2-1
29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
see 2-1
see 2-133 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
see 2-1
30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
see 2-1
see 2-132 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
see 2-1

3-2

41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
  42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
    43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
      44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
        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)
                              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)
                            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)
      78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
    79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
  80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
Former halfRelationLatter half
41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
see 1-1
see 1-181 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
see 1-1
42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-180 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
see 1-1
43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
see 1-1
see 1-179 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
see 1-1
44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
see 1-1
see 1-178 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
see 1-1
45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
see 1-1
see 1-177 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
see 1-1
46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
see 1-1
see 1-176 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
see 1-1
47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
see 1-1
see 1-175 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
see 1-1
48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
see 1-1
see 1-174 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
see 1-1
49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
see 1-1
see 1-173 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
see 1-1
50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
see 1-1
see 1-172 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
see 1-1
51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
see 1-1
see 1-171 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
see 1-1
52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
see 1-1
see 1-170 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
see 1-1
53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-169 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
see 1-1
54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-168 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
see 1-1
55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
see 1-1
see 1-167 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
see 1-1
56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
see 1-1
see 1-166 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
see 1-1
57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
see 1-1
see 1-165 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
see 1-1
58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
see 1-1
see 1-164 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
see 1-1
59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-163 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
see 1-1
60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
see 1-1
see 1-162 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
see 1-1

3-2-1

41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
  42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
    43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
      44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
        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)
          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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41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:6 Your arrows are sharp; peoples will cower at your feet; the king's enemies will lose heart. (45:6)
Governing the nations61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:8 You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples. (65:8)
42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:10 Who stops wars to the ends of the earth, breaks the bow, splinters the spear, and burns the shields with fire; (46:10)
Attack against foes60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
64:8 But God will shoot arrows at them and strike them unawares. (64:8)
43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
47:8 God is king over all the earth; sing hymns of praise. (47:8)
The LORD and a king59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
63:12 But the king shall rejoice in God; (63:12)
44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
48:4 God is its citadel, renowned as a stronghold. (48:4)
A stronghold58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
62:3 God alone is my rock and salvation, my secure height; I shall never fall. (62:3)
45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
49:6 Why should I fear in evil days, when my wicked pursuers ring me round, (49:6)
prayer in hardship57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
61:3 From the brink of Sheol I call; my heart grows faint. Raise me up, set me on a rock,(61:3)
46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:4 God summons the heavens above and the earth to the judgment of his people: (50:4)
Judgement against Israel56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
60:5 You made your people go through hardship, made us stagger from the wine you gave us. (60:5)
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)
Salvation from sins55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
59:4 They have set an ambush for my life; the powerful conspire against me. For no offense or misdeed of mine, LORD, (59:4)
48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
52:7 Now God will strike you down, leave you crushed forever, Pluck you from your tent, uproot you from the land of the living. Selah (52:7)
Ruin of foes54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
58:7 O God, smash the teeth in their mouths; break the jaw-teeth of these lions, LORD! (58:7)
49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:3 God looks down from heaven upon the human race, (53:3)
The God in heaven53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
57:4 May God send help from heaven to save me, (57:4)
50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
54:5 The arrogant have risen against me; the ruthless seek my life; they do not keep God before them (54:5)
Hardship brought by foes52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
56:3 My foes treat me harshly all the day; yes, many are my attackers. O Most High, (56:3)

3-2-2

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)
            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)
      78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
    79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
  80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
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61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:9 Distant peoples stand in awe of your marvels; east and west you make resound with joy. (65:9)
Signs81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:17 Give me a sign of your favor: make my enemies see, to their confusion, that you, LORD, help and comfort me.(86:17)
62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
66:10 You tested us, O God, tried us as silver tried by fire. (66:10)
Trial of the people80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:2 You once favored, LORD, your land, restored the good fortune of Jacob. (85:2)
63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
67:3 that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. (67:3)
The ways of the LORD79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
84:12 For a sun and shield is the LORD God, bestowing all grace and glory. The LORD withholds no good thing from those who walk without reproach. (84:12)
64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
68:15 When the Almighty routed the kings there, the spoils were scattered like snow on Zalmon.(68:15)
Victory against foreign kings78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:12 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, (83:12)
65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
69:33 See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, take heart! (69:33)
Salvation for the lowly77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:4 Rescue the lowly and poor; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." (82:4)
66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
71:20 You have sent me many bitter afflictions, but once more revive me. (71:20)
Experiences of hardship76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:8 In distress you called and I rescued you; unseen, I spoke to you in thunder; At the waters of Meribah I tested you and said: Selah(81:8)
67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
72:1 O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the son of kings; (72:1)
Shepherd of Israel75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:2 Shepherd of Israel, listen, guide of the flock of Joseph! From your throne upon the cherubim reveal yourself (80:2)
68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
73:19 How suddenly they are devastated; undone by disasters forever! (73:19)
Ruin of foes74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:12 Lord, inflict on our neighbors seven fold the disgrace they inflicted on you. (79:12)
69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
74:20 Look to your covenant, for the land is filled with gloom; the pastures, with violence. (74:20)
The covenant73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:10 They did not keep God's covenant; they refused to walk by his law. (78:10)
70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
75:2 We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, declare your wonderful deeds. You said:(75:2)
Remember the deeds of the LORD72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
77:12 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, your wonders of old I will remember.(77:12)

3-3

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)
                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)
                                      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)
                    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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:2 Preserve my life, for I am loyal; save your servant who trusts in you. (86:2)
Trust in the LORD121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
146:5 Happy those whose help is Jacob's God, whose hope is in the LORD, their God, (146:5)
82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:7 So all sing in their festive dance: "Within you is my true home."(87:7)
The LORD of everything120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:9 The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature. (145:9)
83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:2 LORD, my God, I call out by day; at night I cry aloud in your presence. (88:2)
Prayer for salvation119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:7 Reach out your hand from on high; deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. (144:7)
84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:39 But now you have rejected and spurned, been enraged at your anointed. (89:39)
Judgement against the people118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:2 Do not enter into judgment with your servant; before you no living being can be just. (143:2)
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)
Refuge117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:6 I cry out to you, LORD, I say, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. (142:6)
86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
92:12 My eyes look with glee on my wicked enemies; my ears delight in the fall of my foes. (92:12)
Evil traps116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
141:9 Guard me from the trap they have set for me, from the snares of evildoers. (141:9)
87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
98:9 Before the LORD who comes, who comes to govern the earth, To govern the world with justice and the peoples with fairness.(98:9)
The judgement of the LORD115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
140:13 For I know the LORD will secure justice for the needy, their rights for the poor. (140:13)
88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
100:3 Know that the LORD is God, our maker to whom we belong, whosepeople we are, God's well-tended flock.(100:3)
The Creator114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:13 You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother's womb. (139:13)
89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
101:2 I follow the way of integrity; when will you come to me? (101:2)
The ways of the LORD113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
138:5 They will sing of the ways of the LORD: "How great is the glory of the LORD!" (138:5)
90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
102:14 You will again show mercy to Zion; now is the time for pity; the appointed time has come. (102:14)
Zion112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
137:1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat mourning and weeping when we remembered Zion.(137:1)
91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
105:26 He sent his servant Moses, Aaron whom he had chosen. (105:26)
Aaron111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
133:2 Upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robe.(133:2)
92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
108:9 Gilead is mine, mine is Manasseh; Ephraim is the helmet for my head, Judah, my own scepter. (108:9)
The place of the LORD110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:13 Yes, the LORD has chosen Zion, desired it for a dwelling: (132:13)
93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
109:22 For I am sorely in need; my heart is pierced within me. (109:22)
The lowly109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:1 LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me.(131:1)
94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
110:2 The scepter of your sovereign might the LORD will extend from Zion. The LORD says: "Rule over your enemies! (110:2)
The salvation of Israel will come108 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)
95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
112:10 The wicked shall be angry to see this; they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked come to nothing.(112:10)
Ruin of foes107 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)
96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
115:11 Those who fear the LORD trust in the LORD, who is their help and shield. (115:11)
Person who fears the LORD106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
128:1 Happy are all who fear the LORD, who walk in the ways of God.(128:1)
97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:1 Happy those whose way is blameless, who walk by the teaching of the LORD.(119:1)
Happy person105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 Blessed are they whose quivers are full. (127:5)
98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:1 The LORD answered me when I called in my distress:(120:1)
The salvation in a distress104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.(126:1)
99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:1 I raise my eyes toward the mountains. From where will my help come?(121:1)
The mountain103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
125:1 Like Mount Zion are they who trust in the LORD, unshakable, forever enduring.(125:1)
100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
122:4 to give thanks to the name of the LORD. (122:4)
The name of the Lord102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:8 Our help is the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.(124:8)

3-3-1

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)
                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)
  100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
Former halfRelationLatter half
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
see 2-2
see 2-2101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
see 2-2
82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
see 2-2
see 2-2100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
see 2-2
83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
see 2-2
see 2-299 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
see 2-2
84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
see 2-2
see 2-298 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
see 2-2
85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
see 2-2
see 2-297 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
see 2-2
86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
see 2-2
see 2-296 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
see 2-2
87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
see 2-2
see 2-295 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
see 2-2
88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
see 2-2
see 2-294 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
see 2-2
89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
see 2-2
see 2-293 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
see 2-2
90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
see 2-2
see 2-292 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
see 2-2

3-3-2

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)
                    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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:1 To you I raise my eyes, to you enthroned in heaven.(123:1)
The LORD in heaven121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
148:1 Praise the LORD from the heavens; give praise in the heights.(148:1)
102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:8 Our help is the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.(124:8)
The Creator120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:9 The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature. (145:9)
103 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)
Salvation from foes119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:11 deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. (144:11)
104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.(126:1)
Escape118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:9 Rescue me, LORD, from my foes, for in you I hope. (143:9)
105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5)
Not being ashamed117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:7 Listen to my cry for help, for I am brought very low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. (142:7)
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 LORD116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
141:5 Let the just strike me; that is kindness; let them rebuke me; that is oil for my head. All this I shall not refuse, but will pray despite these trials.(141:5)
107 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)
Salvation from the wicked115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
140:5 Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.(140:5)
108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:3 If you, LORD, mark our sins, Lord, who can stand? (130:3)
The LORD knows people114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:1 I LORD, you have probed me, you know me:(139:1)
109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:1 LORD, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me.(131:1)
Faith from the hearts113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
138:1 I thank you, LORD, with all my heart; before the gods to you I sing.(138:1)
110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:13 Yes, the LORD has chosen Zion, desired it for a dwelling: (132:13)
Chosen by the LORD112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
135:4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob, Israel as a treasured possession.(135:4)

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