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The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. – Psalm 19:7-8
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PSALM 90 A Psalm of Moses.
Half of the psalms are designated as Davidic, 2—9; 11—32; 34—41; 51—65; 68—70; 86; 95; 101; 103, 108—111; 122; 124; 131; 133; and 138—145. David (the beloved of Yahweh) had experience as a shepherd boy, musician, warrior, and king as reflected in the psalms.
Twelve were written by Asaph (a Collector of Psalms), who was a priest and headed the temple worship of music (50; 73—83; Ezra 2 verse 41). Ten were written by the son’s of Korah, a guild of singers and composers (42; -49; 84; 85; 87; Numbers 26 verses 9-11). Two were by Solomon (whose name means Peaceful) and Israel’s most powerful king (72 and 127); Psalm 90 was attributed to Moses (meaning Son of the Water), who was a prince, herdsman, and deliverer. Also one by Herman (meaning Faithful) and Ethan (meaning Enduring) who were wise men (Psalm 88, 89) (1 Kings 4 verse 31; 1 Chronicles 15 verse 19). The remaining 50 psalms are anonymous, but have been traditionally attributed to Ezra.
The psalms cover the time span from Moses (c.1410 BC) to the post exilec community under Ezra and Nehemiah (430 BC). They were written under many different conditions. They reflect a multitude of moods; topics such as jubilation, war, peace, worship, judgment, messianic prophesy, praise, and lament. The 5 “Books” were compiled over several centuries. Earlier psalms, as each were written, were used in temple worship. King David was known for gathering with his people for temple worship to pray to their mighty Deliverer and using his own “Songs” as praises to Yahweh.
It is not always easy to interpret the psalms with each historical event. They should be interpreted in its historical light, but it is not always obvious. Many psalms anticipate Israel’s Messiah and are fulfilled in Christ. Some specific prophesies include:
Prophesy (Psalm) Fulfillment (Scripture)
2:7 God will declare Him to be his Son…………… Matthew 3:17
8:6 All things will be put under his feet……… Hebrews 2:8
16:10 He will be resurrected from the dead….… Mark 16:6,7
22:1 Forsaken in his hour of need……………….. Matthew 27:46
22:7-8 He will be scorned and mocked…………… Luke 23:35
22:16 His hands and feet will be pierced………… John 20:25, 27
22:18 Others will gamble for his clothes………….. Matthew 27:35,36
34:20 Not one of his bones will be broken………. John 19:32,33, 36
35:11 He will be accused by false witness……….. Mark 14:57
35:19 He will be hated without cause……………… John 15:25
40:7,8 He will come to do God’s will………………… Hebrews 10:7
41:19 He will be betrayed by a friend………………. Luke 22:47
45:6 His will be forever…………………………………. Hebrews 1:8
68:18 He will ascend to God’s right hand………….. Mark 16:19
69:9 Zeal for God’s house will consume him……. John 2:17
69:21 Given vinegar and gall to drink……………… Matthew 27:34
109:4 He will pray for his enemies………………….. Hebrews 5:6
109:8 His betrayer’s office fulfilled by another… Matthew 21:42
110:1 His enemies made subject to him…………… Matthew 22:44
110:4 He will be a priest like Melchizedek……….. Hebrews 5:6
118:22 He will be the chief cornerstone……………. Matthew 21:42
118:26 He will come in the name of the Lord….…. Matthew 21:9
The Messianic Psalms
The Messianic Psalms, though written hundreds of years before Christ, contain many prophetic references to Him. Some references that point to David also relate to the coming King in David’s family line—Jesus Christ the Messiah. Psalm 2 relates to Messiah’s kingship and kingdom; Psalm 8, The sovereignty of the Son of Man; Psalm 16, The resurrection from the dead; Psalm 17, Christ the Intercessor; Psalm 19, Christ in Creation and Revelation; Psalm 20, Christ and His salvation; Psalm 21, Christ’s kingly glory anticipated; Psalm 22 Christ’s suffering and coming glory; Psalm 45, The Royal Bride and Eternal Throne; Psalm 69, Christ’s Suffering; Psalm 72, Glory and Eternity of Christ’s reign; Psalm 89, Messiah’s throne being endless; Psalm 110, Eternal King and Priest; Psalm 118, Rejection of Messiah’s by His nation and leaders; Psalm 132, The Eternal inheritance of David’s throne.
Psalm 150 is the crescendo of universal praise. It is a choral symphony of praise of every creature having life and breath, the whole creation joining in praise to the Creator. For God alone is worthy—let everything that has breath, praise the Lord! Hallelujah!
Psalms by Book
Book One 1 — 41
- Two Ways of Life Contrasted
- The Lord’s Anointed—Messiah’s Kingship and Kingdom
- Victory in the Face of Defeat
- Evening Prayer for Deliverance
- Morning Prayer for Guidance
- Prayer for God’s Mercy
- Wickedness Justly Rewarded
- God’s Glory in the Sovereignty of Human Dominion
- Praise for Victory Over Enemies
- Petition for God’s Judgment
- God Tests the Sons of Men
- The Pure Words of the Lord
- The prayer for God’s Answer—Now
- The Characteristics of the Godless
- The Characteristics of the Godly
- Eternal Life for One Who Trusts
- “Hide Me Under the Shadow of Your Wings”
- Thanksgiving for Deliverance by God
- Christ in Creation and Revelation—Works and Words God
- Trust Not in Chariots and Horses but in God
- Triumph of the King—Christ’s Kingly Glory
- Psalm of the Cross—Christ’s Suffering
- Psalm of the Divine Shepherd
- Psalm of the King of Glory
- (Acrostic) Prayer for Instruction
- “Examine Me, O Lord, and Prove Me”
- Trust in the Lord and Be Not Afraid
- Rejoice Because of Answered Prayer
- The Powerful Voice of God
- Praise for Dramatic Deliverance
- “Be of Good Courage”
- The Blessedness of Forgiveness
- God Considers All Human Works
- Seek the Lord
- Petition for God’s Intervention
- The excellent Loving-kindness of God
- “Rest in the Lord”
- The Heavy Burden of Sin
- Know the Measure of Human Days
- Delight to Do God’s Will
- The Blessedness of Helping the Poor
Book Two 42 — 72
- Seek After the Lord
- “Hope in God”
- Prayer for Deliverance by God
- The Psalm of the Great King
- “God is Our Refuge and Strength”
- The Lord Shall Subdue All Nations
- The Praise of Mount Zion
- Riches Cannot Redeem
- The Lord Shall Judge All People
- Confession and Forgiveness of Sin
- The Lord Shall Judge the Deceitful
- A Portrait of the Godless
- The Lord is Our Helper
- “Cast Your Burden on the Lord”
- Fears in the Midst of Trials
- Prayers in the Midst of Perils
- Wicked Judges Will be Judged
- Petition for Deliverance from Enemies
- Prayer for Deliverance of the Nation
- A prayer When Overwhelmed
- Wait for God
- Thirst for God
- A Prayer for God’s Protection
- God’s Provision Through Nature
- Remember What God Has done
- God Shall Govern the Earth
- God is the Father of the Fatherless
- Petition for God to Draw Near
- Prayer for the Poor and Needy
- Prayer for the Aged
- The Reign of the Messiah
Book Three 73 — 89
- The Perspective of Eternity
- Request for God to Remember His Covenant
- “God is the Judge”
- The Glorious Might of God
- When Overwhelmed, Remember God’s Greatness
- God’s Continued Guidance in Spite of Unbelief
- Avenge the Defilement of Jerusalem
- Israel’s Plea for God’s Mercy
- God’s Plea for Israel’s Obedience
- Rebuke of Israel’s Unjust Judges
- Plan for God to Destroy Israel’s Enemies
- The Joy of Dwelling With God
- Prayer for Revival
- “Teach Me Your Way, O Lord”
- Glorious Zion, City of God
- Crying from Deepest Affliction
- Claiming God’s Promises in Affliction
Books Four and Five 90 – 150
- “Teach Us to Number Our Days”
- Abiding in “The Shadow of the Almighty”
- It is Good to Praise the Lord
- The Majesty of God
- Vengeance Belongs Only to God
- Call to worship the Lord
- Declare the Glory of God
- Rejoice! The Lord Reigns!
- Sing a New Song to the Lord
- “Exalt the Lord Our God”
- “Serve the Lord with Gladness”
- Commitments of a Holy Life
- Prayer of an Overwhelmed Saint
- “Bless the Lord”
- Psalm Rehearsing Creation
- Remember, God Keeps His Promises
- “We Have Sinned”
- God Satisfies the Longing Soul
- Awake Early and Praise the Lord
- Song of the Slandered
- The Coming of the Priest-King-Judge
- Praise for God’s Tender Care
- The Blessings of Those Who Fear God
- The Condescending Grace of God
- In Praise for the Exodus
- To God Alone Be the Glory
- Love the Lord for What He Has Done
- The Praise of All Peoples
- Better to Trust God than Men
- (Acrostic) in Praise of the Scriptures
- A Cry in Distress
- God is Our Keeper
- “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem”
- Plea for the Mercy of God
- God On Our Side
- Trust in the Lord and Abide Forever
- Sow in Tears…Reap in Joy”
- Children Are God’s Heritage
- Blessing on the House of the God-Fearing
- Plea of the Persecuted
- “My Soul Waits for the Lord”
- A Childlike Faith
- The Eternal inheritance of David’s Throne
- Beauty of the Unity of the Brethren
- Praise the Lord in the Evening
- God Has Done Great Things!
- God’s Mercy Endures Forever
- Tears in Exile
- God Answered My Prayer
- “Search Me, O God”
- Preserve Me from Violence
- Set a Guard, O Lord, Over My Mouth”
- “No One Cares for My Soul”
- “Teach Me to Do Your Will”
- “What is Man?”
- Testify to God’s Great Acts
- “Do Not Put Your Trust in Princes”
- God Heals the Brokenhearted
- All Creation Praises the Lord
- The Lord Takes Pleasure in His People”
- “Praise the Lord!”
References: THE OPEN BIBLE, NKJV “Build Your Life On It”
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Thank you Hilda! I pray that we may learn from each other… to God be ALL the glory!
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good read! We are so arrogant when we think these battles we endure on earth are about us…..it is all about God and we know he will not lose them or let us lose to the enemy! I like your blog about Psalms….look forward to reading more! God bless!
What an adventure! It started out as just a personal Bible Study and then I began sharing all the knowledge I’ve received… Many blessings to you also!
that is how I think God uses us…..I look forward to being blessed by your journey….(no pressure) 🙂
Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. God bless you and yours.
That sounds like a wonderful idea. I have a Chronological Bible, and I just can’t seem to get used to it. I guess because I started my learning process in a regular Bible. I just can’t seem to get passed the idea that events didn’t necessarily happen in the direct order that the books are placed in the Bible. I may try doing that and reading it according to the Psalms. Maybe then, if I read the Psalms then read the corresponding event in my regular Bible I’ll get used to doing it that way. Thank you for this post. It is very informative. God Bless,
PJ
I don’t think there is a way to know for sure what psalms were written when, accept to take someone else’s time in study and use it for our own study of God’s Word. Some are obvious and some are not. It sure helps making sense of them lining them up with the scriptures. Have fun and be blessed!
This was a great overview of the Psalms. Thank you for your dedication to God’s Word.
I enjoyed the list of Psalms by theme! It will be great for Bible Study!
Glad this could help make it easier!
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