Old Testament Wisdom & Poetry 150 chapters
Psalms
Israel's inspired hymnbook and prayer book — 150 songs of praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, royal hope, and wisdom, arranged in five books.
Outline
- Book I: Ps 1–41 Mostly Davidic; the blessed man (1), the anointed Son (2), the shepherd psalm (23), confession (32)
- Book II: Ps 42–72 Longing for God (42), penitence (51), ending with the royal psalm (72)
- Book III: Ps 73–89 Asaph and crisis psalms; the anguished ending over the Davidic covenant (89)
- Book IV: Ps 90–106 "The LORD reigns"; Moses' prayer (90), refuge (91), praise psalms (95–100), steadfast love (103)
- Book V: Ps 107–150 Thanksgiving and ascent: the Messiah at God's right hand (110), the Torah psalm (119), Songs of Ascents (120–134), inescapable God (139), final hallelujahs (146–150)