19. Psalms (Bible Summary)

The book of Psalms is a collection of songs, prayers, and poems, divided into five books, which express a wide range of emotions, from praise and worship to lament and petition. Below is an outline for the first 150 chapters, summarizing each chapter’s main focus:

Psalms Chapter 1

Ps 1:1-3: The happiness of the godly.
Ps 1:4-6: The unhappiness of the ungodly.

Psalms Chapter 2

Ps 2:1-9: The kingdom of Christ.
Ps 2:10-12: Kings are exhorted to accept it.

Psalms Chapter 3

Ps 3:1-8: The security of God’s protection.

Psalms Chapter 4

Ps 4:1: David prays for audience.
Ps 4:2-5: He reproves and exhorts his enemies.
Ps 4:6-8: Man’s happiness is in God’s favour.

Psalms Chapter 5

Ps 5:1-3: David prays and professes his study in prayer.
Ps 5:4-6: God favours not the wicked.
Ps 5:7-9: David prays to guide him, destroy enemies, and preserve the godly.
Ps 5:10-12: Prayers for protection and blessings for the godly.

Psalms Chapter 6

Ps 6:1-7: David’s complaint in his sickness.
Ps 6:8-10: He triumphs over his enemies.

Psalms Chapter 7

Ps 7:1-9: David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence.
Ps 7:10-17: By faith, he sees his defence and the destruction of his enemies.

Psalms Chapter 8

Ps 8:1-9: God’s glory is magnified by his works, and by his love to man.

Psalms Chapter 9

Ps 9:1-10: David praises God for executing judgment.
Ps 9:11-12: He incites others to praise Him.
Ps 9:13-20: He prays that he may have cause to praise God.

Psalms Chapter 10

Ps 10:1-11: David complains of the wicked.
Ps 10:12-15: He prays for remedy.
Ps 10:16-18: He professes his confidence in God’s justice.

Psalms Chapter 11

Ps 11:1-3: David encourages himself in God against his enemies.
Ps 11:4-7: The providence and justice of God.

Psalms Chapter 12

Ps 12:1-2: David, destitute of human comfort, craves help from God.
Ps 12:3-8: He comforts himself with God’s promises and judgments on the wicked.

Psalms Chapter 13

Ps 13:1-2: David complains of delay.
Ps 13:3-4: He prays for preventing grace.
Ps 13:5-6: He boasts of divine mercy.

Psalms Chapter 14

Ps 14:1-3: David describes a natural man.
Ps 14:4-6: He convinces the wicked by the light of their conscience.
Ps 14:7: He glories in the salvation of God.

Psalms Chapter 15

Ps 15:1-5: David describes a citizen of Zion.

Psalms Chapter 16

Ps 16:1-4: David flees to God for preservation, hating idolatry.
Ps 16:5-11: He shows the hope of his calling, resurrection, and eternal life.

Psalms Chapter 17

Ps 17:1-9: David, in confidence of his integrity, craves God’s defence against his enemies.
Ps 17:10-12: He shows their pride, craft, and eagerness.
Ps 17:13-15: He prays against them, confident of his hope in God.

Psalms Chapter 18

Ps 18:1-50: David praises God for His manifold and marvellous blessings.

Psalms Chapter 19

Ps 19:1-6: The creatures show God’s glory.
Ps 19:7-11: The excellency of the divine law.
Ps 19:12-14: David prays for grace.

Psalms Chapter 20

Ps 20:1-6: The church blesses the king in his exploits.
Ps 20:7-9: Confidence in God’s succour.

Psalms Chapter 21

Ps 21:1-6: Thanksgiving for victory.
Ps 21:7-13: Confidence in further success.

Psalms Chapter 22

Ps 22:1-8: David complains in great discouragement.
Ps 22:9-22: He prays in distress.
Ps 22:23-31: He praises God.

This is a selection of Psalms to illustrate the themes within each chapter. The Psalms cover a broad spectrum of human experience, including expressions of joy, lament, praise, trust, and plea for divine intervention. Each Psalm offers insight into the relationship between the psalmist and God, showcasing God’s sovereignty, mercy, justice, and faithfulness.