Bible guide
Psalms
A book of prayer and praise that pours out every human emotion—joy, sorrow, praise, and lament—before God.
- Written by
- David and others
- Written
- c. 1400–400 BC
- Chapters
- 150
Historical background
It is Israel's hymnbook, made up of 150 psalms written by various authors over about 1,000 years. David wrote the most, and Moses, Asaph, the sons of Korah, and others took part as well. They were used in temple worship, and Jesus quoted them often.
What to watch for
Read while distinguishing the various genres of psalm (praise, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, and royal psalms).
Look at the pattern in the psalms of lament, where honest expression of pain turns into trust.
Find how the messianic psalms (such as 22 and 110) foretell the life of Jesus.
Where this book falls in the reading plan
In the app
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Today's passage and devotional are yours to read here on the web. The app takes it from there — a place to write what stayed with you, receive a reflection on top of it, and watch the days add up.
A reflection arrives on what you wrote
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Your devotions gather into a record
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Today's verse on your lock screen
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160 topical series and a reading plan
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