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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Psalms

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 4


4-1

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)
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1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
1:1 Happy those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked, (1:1)
Happy person31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:9 happy are those who take refuge in him. (34:9)
2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
3:4 But you, LORD, are a shield around me; (3:4)
Protection of the LORD30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
32:7 You are my shelter; (32:7)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:2 Answer when I call, my saving God. In my troubles, you cleared a way; show me favor; hear my prayer. (4:2)
Prayer in distress29 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)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:12 Then all who take refuge in you will be glad and forever shout for joy. (5:12)
Joy of salvation28 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)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:5 Turn, LORD, save my life; in your mercy rescue me.(6:5)
Wish for salvation27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
29:11 May the LORD give might to his people; may the LORD bless his people with peace!(29:11)
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 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)
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)
Ruin of foes25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:2 When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh, These my enemies and foes themselves stumble and fall.(27:2)
8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:2 I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous deeds. (9:2)
Telling the deeds of the LORD24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:7 Lifting my voice in thanks, recounting all your wondrous deeds. (26:7)
9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:4 God's eyes keep careful watch; they test all peoples. (11:4)
The LORD watches / Watching the LORD23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:15 My eyes are ever upon the LORD, who frees my feet from the snare. (25:15)
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)
The faithful person22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
24:4 The clean of hand and pure of heart, who are not devoted to idols, who have not sworn falsely.(24:4)
11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
13:4 Give light to my eyes lest I sleep in death, (13:4)
Salvation from death21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; (23:4)
12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:6 They would crush the hopes of the poor, but the poor have the LORD as their refuge. (14:6)
Salvation for the needy20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:25 For God has not spurned or disdained the misery of this poor wretch, Did not turn away from me, but heard me when I cried out.(22:25)
13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:5 Whoever acts like this shall never be shaken.(15:5)
Eternal blessing19 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)
14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
16:2 I say to the Lord, you are my Lord, you are my only good. (16:2)
Trust in the LORD18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:8 Some rely on chariots, others on horses, but we on the name of the LORD our God. (20:8)
15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:2 From you let my vindication come; your eyes see what is right. (17:2)
The justice of the LORD17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The statutes of the LORD are true, all of them just; (19:10)

4-1-1

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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
2:6 "I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain." (2:6)
Giving a king16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:51 You have given great victories to your king, and shown kindness to your anointed, to David and his posterity forever.(18:51)
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)
Salvation from foes15 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)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:6 Offer fitting sacrifice and trust in the LORD. (4:6)
Trust in the LORD14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
16:2 I say to the Lord, you are my Lord, you are my only good. (16:2)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:7 you destroy all who speak falsely. Murderers and deceivers the LORD abhors. (5:7)
Woe of mouth13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:3 Who does not slander a neighbor, does no harm to another, never defames a friend; (15:3)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:9 Away from me, all who do evil! The LORD has heard my weeping. (6:9)
Evildoers12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:4 Will these evildoers never learn? They devour my people as they devour bread; they do not call upon the LORD. (14:4)
6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
7:3 Lest they maul my soul like lions, tear me to pieces with none to save. (7:3)
Hardship of a soul11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
13:3 How long must I carry sorrow in my soul, grief in my heart day after day? How long will my enemy triumph over me? (13:3)
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)
Ruin of foes10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
12:4 May the LORD cut off all deceiving lips, and every boastful tongue, (12:4)
8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:6 You rebuked the nations, you destroyed the wicked; (9:6)
Ruin of foes9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:6 And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.(11:6)

4-1-2

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)
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16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:7 In my distress I called out: LORD! I cried out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry to him reached his ears.(18:7)
Salvation in distress31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:18 When the just cry out, the LORD hears and rescues them from all distress. (34:18)
17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:14 But from willful sins keep your servant; let them never control me. Then shall I be blameless, innocent of grave sin. (19:14)
Sins30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
32:5 Then I declared my sin to you; my guilt I did not hide. I said, "I confess my faults to the LORD," and you took away the guilt of my sin. Selah (32:5)
18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:8 Some rely on chariots, others on horses, but we on the name of the LORD our God. (20:8)
Trust in the LORD29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
31:7 You hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD. (31:7)
19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
21:10 Then the LORD'S anger will consume them, devour them with fire. (21:10)
Anger of the LORD28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
30:6 For divine anger lasts but a moment; divine favor lasts a lifetime. (30:6)
20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:4 Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the glory of Israel. (22:4)
The places of the LORD27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
29:10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood! The LORD reigns as king forever!(29:10)
21 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)
Anointment26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
28:8 LORD, you are the strength of your people, the saving refuge of your anointed king.(28:8)
22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
24:3 Who may go up the mountain of the LORD? Who can stand in his holy place? (24:3)
To dwell in the LORD'S house25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:4 To dwell in the LORD'S house all the days of my life, To gaze on the LORD'S beauty, to visit his temple. (27:4)
23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:4 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. (25:4)
The ways of the LORD24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:1 Grant me justice, LORD! I have walked without blame.(26:1)

4-2

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)
                      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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31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:9 happy are those who take refuge in him. (34:9)
Happy person61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:5 Happy the chosen ones you bring to dwell in your courts. (65:5)
32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
35:1 Oppose, LORD, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me.(35:1)
Ruin of foes60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
64:8 But God will shoot arrows at them and strike them unawares. (64:8)
33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
36:8 We take refuge in the shadow of your wings.(36:8)
In the shadow of LORD's wings59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
63:8 That you indeed are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. (63:8)
34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.(37:3)
Trust in the LORD58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
62:9 Trust God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God our refuge! Selah (62:9)
35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
38:18 I am very near to falling; my pain is with me always. (38:18)
Prayer in distress57 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)
36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
39:9 From all my sins deliver me; let me not be the taunt of fools. (39:9)
Wish for forgiveness56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
60:3 O God, you rejected us, broke our defenses; you were angry but now revive us. (60:3)
37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
40:16 Let those who say "Aha!" know dismay and shame (40:16)
Ruin of foes55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
59:14 destroy them in anger, destroy till they are no more. (59:14)
38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:2 Happy those concerned for the lowly and poor; when misfortune strikes, the LORD delivers them.(41:2)
A reward for the just54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
58:12 Then it will be said: "Truly there is a reward for the just; there is a God who is judge on earth!"(58:12)
39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
42:2 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. (42:2)
Wish for salvation of a soul53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
57:2 Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me. In you my soul seek shelter. In the shadow of your wings I seek shelter till harm pass by.(57:2)
40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:6 Through you we batter our foes; through your name, trample our adversaries. (44:6)
Ruin of foes52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
56:10 My foes turn back when I call on you. This I know: God is on my side.(56:10)
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)
Ruin of foes51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
55:10 Lord, check and confuse their scheming. I see violence and strife in the city (55:10)
42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. (46:2)
Salvation in distress50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
54:9 Because it has rescued me from every trouble, and my eyes look down on my foes.(54:9)
43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
47:10 The princes of the peoples assemble with the people of the God of Abraham. (47:10)
Gathering the people of the LORD49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:3 God looks down from heaven upon the human race, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. (53:3)
44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
48:11 Like your name, O God, your praise reaches the ends of the earth. (48:11)
The name of the Lord48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
52:11 I will proclaim before the faithful that your name is good.(52:11)
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)
Redemption of sins47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
51:9 Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; wash me, make me whiter than snow.(51:9)

4-2-1

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)
        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)
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31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:16 The LORD has eyes for the just and ears for their cry. (34:16)
Justice of the LORD46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:6 The heavens proclaim divine justice, for God alone is the judge. Selah (50:6)
32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
35:10 My very bones shall say, "O LORD, who is like you, Who rescue the afflicted from the powerful, the afflicted and needy from the despoiler?" (35:10)
The needy45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
49:3 You of lowly birth or high estate, rich and poor alike. (49:3)
33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
36:7 Your justice is like the highest mountains; your judgments, like the mighty deep; all living creatures you sustain, LORD. (36:7)
The judgement of 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)
34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
37:18 The LORD watches over the days of the blameless; their heritage lasts forever. (37:18)
Heritage43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
47:5 Who chose a land for our heritage, the glory of Jacob, the beloved. Selah(47:5)
35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
38:23 Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my salvation!(38:23)
Help42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. (46:2)
36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
39:4 my heart smoldered within me. In my thoughts a fire blazed up, and I spoke with my tongue (39:4)
Speaking by a tongue41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:2 My heart is stirred by a noble theme, as I sing my ode to the king. My tongue is the pen of a nimble scribe. (45:2)
37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
40:14 LORD, graciously rescue me! Come quickly to help me, LORD! (40:14)
Help40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:27 Rise up, help us! Redeem us as your love demands.(44:27)
38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:6 My enemies say the worst of me: 'When will that one die and be forgotten?' (41:6)
Words of foes39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
42:11 They say to me daily: "Where is your God?" (42:11)

4-2-2

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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46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:14 Offer praise as your sacrifice to God; fulfill your vows to the Most High. (50:14)
Vows61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:2 To you we owe our hymn of praise, O God on Zion; To you our vows must be fulfilled,(65:2)
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)
Doing evil60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
64:6 They resolve on their wicked plan; they conspire to set snares; they say: "Who will see us?" (64:6)
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 foes59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
63:10 But those who seek my life will come to ruin; they shall go down to the depths of the earth! (63:10)
49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:2 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is right. (53:2)
Corrupts of human58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
62:10 Mortals are a mere breath, the powerful but an illusion; On a balance they rise; together they are lighter than air.(62:10)
50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
54:3 O God, by your name save me. (54:3)
The name of the Lord57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
61:6 O God, when you accept my vows and hear the plea of those who revere your name in prayer:(61:6)
51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
55:2 Listen, God, to my prayer; do not hide from my pleading; (55:2)
Wish for a conversion56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
60:3 O God, you rejected us, broke our defenses; you were angry but now revive us. (60:3)
52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
56:8 They are evil; watch them, God! Cast the nations down in your anger! (56:8)
Wish for a punishment against the nations55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
59:6 You, LORD of hosts, are the God of Israel! Awake! Punish all the nations. Have no mercy on these worthless traitors. Selah (59:6)
53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
57:1 Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave.(57:1)
Do not destroy54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
58:1 Do not destroy. A miktam of David.(58:1)

4-3

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)
                  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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
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)
Signs91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
105:27 They worked his signs in Egypt and wonders in the land of Ham.(105:27)
62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
66:7 who rules by might forever, Whose eyes are fixed upon the nations. Let no rebel rise to challenge! Selah (66:7)
The LORD as a king90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
102:13 But you, LORD, are enthroned forever; your renown is for all generations. (102:13)
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 LORD89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
101:2 I follow the way of integrity; when will you come to me?(101:2)
64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
68:5 Rejoice before this God whose name is the LORD.(68:5)
The name of the Lord88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
100:4 Give thanks to God, bless his name; (100:4)
65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
69:2 Save me, God, for the waters have reached my neck.(69:2)
Salvation by the LORD87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
98:1 Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous deeds, Whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.(98:1)
66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
70:2 Graciously rescue me, God! Come quickly to help me, LORD! (70:2)
Help86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
94:17 If the LORD were not my help, I would long have been silent in the grave. (94:17)
67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
72:5 May he live as long as the sun endures, like the moon, through all generations. (72:5)
Length of a human life span85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
90:10 Seventy is the sum of our years, or eighty, if we are strong; Most of them are sorrow and toil; they pass quickly, we are all but gone. (90:10)
68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
73:26 Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever. (73:26)
Rocks84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:27 He shall cry to me,'You are my father, my God, the Rock that brings me victory!' (89:27)
69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
74:1 Why, God, have you cast us off forever? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?(74:1)
Anger of the LORD83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:8 Your wrath lies heavy upon me; all your waves crash over me. Selah (88:8)
70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
75:10 I will sing praise to the God of Jacob, (75:10)
Jacob82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:2 Loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob.(87:2)
71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
76:10 When you arose, O God, for judgment to deliver the afflicted of the land. Selah (76:10)
Salvation for the needy81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:1 A prayer of David. Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed.(86:1)
72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
77:10 Has God forgotten mercy, in anger withheld compassion?" Selah (77:10)
Anger of the LORD80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:4 You withdrew all your wrath, turned back your burning anger. (85:4)
73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:5 God set up a decree in Jacob, established a law in Israel: (78:5)
God of Jacob79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
84:9 LORD of hosts, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. Selah (84:9)
74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:1 O God, the nations have invaded your heritage; they have defiled your holy temple, have laid Jerusalem in ruins.(79:1)
Ruin of Jerusalem78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:13 Who made a plan together, "Let us seize the pastures of God." (83:13)
75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:15 Turn again, LORD of hosts; look down from heaven and see; Attend to this vine, (80:15)
Wish for salvation of the LORD77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth, for yours are all the nations.(82:8)

4-3-1

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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:4 We are overcome by our sins; only you can pardon them. (65:4)
Sin and disobedience76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:12 But my people did not listen to my words; Israel did not obey me. (81:12)
62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
66:6 He changed the sea to dry land; through the river they passed on foot. Therefore let us rejoice in him, (66:6)
Exodus75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:9 You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove away the nations and planted it.(80:9)
63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
67:2 May God be gracious to us and bless us; may God's face shine upon us. Selah(67:2)
Mercy of the LORD74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:8 Do not hold past iniquities against us; may your compassion come quickly, for we have been brought very low. (79:8)
64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
68:10 You claimed a land as your own, O God; (68:10)
Heritage73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:71 From tending sheep God brought him, to shepherd Jacob, his people, Israel, his heritage. (78:71)
65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
69:4 I am weary with crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes have failed, looking for my God. (69:4)
Weary with crying out72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
77:4 When I think of God, I groan; as I ponder, my spirit grows faint. Selah (77:4)
66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
70:6 Here I am, afflicted and poor. God, come quickly! You are my help and deliverer. LORD, do not delay!(70:6)
Salvation for the needy71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
76:10 When you arose, O God, for judgment to deliver the afflicted of the land. Selah (76:10)
67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
72:2 O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the son of kings; That he may govern your people with justice, your oppressed with right judgment,(72:2)
The fair judgement70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
75:3 "I will choose the time; I will judge fairly. (75:3)
68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
73:20 They are like a dream after waking, Lord, dismissed like shadows when you arise. (73:20)
Awakening69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
74:22 Arise, God, defend your cause; remember the constant jeers of the fools. (74:22)

4-3-2

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)
            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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:5 For this is a law in Israel, an edict of the God of Jacob, (81:5)
The laws of Israel91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
105:10 And ratified as binding for Jacob, an everlasting covenant for Israel: (105:10)
77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:4 Rescue the lowly and poor; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." (82:4)
Salvation of the needy90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
102:21 To attend to the groaning of the prisoners, to release those doomed to die." (102:21)
78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:18 Let them be dismayed and shamed forever; let them perish in disgrace. (83:18)
Ruin of foes89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
101:5 Whoever slanders another in secret I reduce to silence. Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts I cannot endure. (101:5)
79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
84:11 Better one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Better the threshold of the house of my God than a home in the tents of the wicked. (84:11)
Courts of the LORD88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
100:4 Enter the temple gates with praise, its courts with thanksgiving. (100:4)
80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:3 You forgave the guilt of your people, pardoned all their sins. Selah (85:3)
Sins and forgiveness87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
99:8 O LORD, our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God, though you punished their offenses. (99:8)
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:2 Preserve my life, for I am loyal; save your servant who trusts in you. (86:2)
Salvation for a soul86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
94:19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul (94:19)
82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:4 This one was born there. (87:4)
A birth85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
90:2 Before the mountains were born, the earth and the world brought forth, from eternity to eternity you are God. (90:2)
83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:15 Why do you reject me, LORD? Why hide your face from me? (88:15)
Refusal84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:39 But now you have rejected and spurned, been enraged at your anointed. (89:39)

4-4

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
91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
104:35 May sinners vanish from the earth, and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, my soul! Hallelujah!(104:35)
Hallelujah121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
146:1 Hallelujah!(146:1)
92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
108:6 Appear on high over the heavens, God; may your glory appear above all the earth. (108:6)
The glory120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:11 They speak of the glory of your reign and tell of your great works, (145:11)
93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
109:2 O God, whom I praise, do not be silent, for wicked and treacherous mouths attack me. They speak against me with lying tongues; (109:2)
Mouths of untruth119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:8 Their mouths speak untruth; their right hands are raised in lying oaths.(144:8)
94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
110:6 Who, robed in splendor, judges nations, crushes heads across the wide earth, (110:6)
Ruin of foes118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:12 In your kindness put an end to my foes; destroy all who attack me, for I am your servant. (143:12)
95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
112:6 They shall never be shaken; the just shall be remembered forever. (112:6)
The just117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:8 Then the just shall gather around me because you have been good to me.(142:8)
96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
116:8 For my soul has been freed from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. (116:8)
Escape from a trap116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
141:9 Guard me from the trap they have set for me, from the snares of evildoers. (141:9)
97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:110 The wicked have set snares for me, but from your precepts I do not stray. (119:110)
To set a trap115 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)
98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:6 Too long did I live among those who hated peace. (120:6)
Person who hates114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:21 Do I not hate, LORD, those who hate you? Those who rise against you, do I not loathe? (139:21)
99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil, will always guard your life. (121:7)
Protection of a soul113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
138:3 When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. (138:3)
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 LORD112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
134:1 Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD Who stand in the house of the LORD through the long hours of night.(134:1)
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:1 To you I raise my eyes, to you enthroned in heaven.(123:1)
Dwelling111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
133:1 How good it is, how pleasant, where the people dwell as one!(133:1)
102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:6 Blessed be the LORD, who did not leave us to be torn by their fangs. (124:6)
Escape from foes110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:18 His foes I will clothe with shame, but on him my crown shall gleam."(132:18)
103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
125:4 Do good, LORD, to the good, to those who are upright of heart. (125:4)
A good heart109 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)
104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.(126:1)
Redemption of Israel108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:8 And God will redeem Israel from all their sins.(130:8)
105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5)
Shames of foes107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
129:5 May they be scattered in disgrace, all who hate Zion. (129:5)

4-4-1

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)
Former halfRelationLatter half
91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on the faithful. (103:13)
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)
92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
108:14 We will triumph with the help of God, who will trample down our foes. (108:14)
Ruin of foes105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5)
93 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)
Salvation in distress104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy. (126:5)
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 scepter103 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)
95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
112:8 Their hearts are tranquil, without fear, till at last they look down on their foes. (112:8)
Ruin of foes102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:6 Blessed be the LORD, who did not leave us to be torn by their fangs. (124:6)
96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
113:4 High above all nations is the LORD; above the heavens God's glory. (113:4)
The LORD in heaven101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:1 To you I raise my eyes, to you enthroned in heaven.(123:1)
97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:7 I will praise you with sincere heart as I study your just edicts. (119:7)
The judgement of the LORD100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
122:5 Here are the thrones of justice, the thrones of the house of David. (122:5)
98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:2 LORD, deliver my soul from lying lips, from treacherous tongues. (120:2)
Protection of a soul99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil, will always guard your life. (121:7)

4-4-2

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
106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
128:2 you will be happy and prosper: (128:2)
Happy person121 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)
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)
Ruin of foes120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:20 You, LORD, watch over all who love you, but all the wicked you destroy. (145:20)
108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:8 And God will redeem Israel from all their sins.(130:8)
Salvation of Israel119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:10 You give victory to kings; you delivered David your servant. From the menacing sword (144:10)
109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:2 Rather, I have stilled my soul, hushed it like a weaned child. Like a weaned child on its mother's lap, so is my soul within me. (131:2)
Turn a soul towards the LORD118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:6 I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirst for you like a parched land. Selah (143:6)
110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:14 "This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I desire it. (132:14)
Places of the LORD117 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)
111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
133:2 Like precious ointment on the head, running down upon the beard, Upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robe.(133:2)
Ointment on the head116 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. (141:5)
112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
137:8 Fair Babylon, you destroyer, happy those who pay you back the evil you have done us! (137:8)
Wish for ruin of foes115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
140:10 Around me they raise their proud heads; may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them. (140:10)
113 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)
The ways of the LORD114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:24 See if my way is crooked, then lead me in the ancient paths.(139:24)

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