The Book of Psalms

The Book of Psalms is the longest book in the Bible. It is considered by many to be a poetic book, and indeed it is. King David wrote many of the psalms, and set them to music. The songs were sung by the Israelites in worship of Yahweh.

There are many types of psalms. Some psalms are cries for help such as Psalm 22:1. Many are psalms of thanks like Psalm 116:1, 8. Perhaps the most well-loved is Psalm 23, “Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want…” Some psalms were more like prayers written down. They express a wide range of emotions from extreme joy to deep sorrow and fear.

There are 150 psalms. Many people find great comfort in reading the psalms. What is your favorite psalm?

SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER:

PSALMS 95:2
"Let us come before His prescence with thanksgiving; Let us make a joyful noise to Him with psalms."