There are 150 Psalms in the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible (also called the Old Testament in the Christian Bible). The Book of Psalms is a collection of hymns, poems, and prayers that are organized into five books.
Psalm 111 is a psalm of praise to God. It describes the many wonderful things that God has done and the characteristics that make Him worthy of praise. The psalm begins by saying “Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.” The psalm then goes on to describe some of the specific things that God has done, such as His great deeds, His faithfulness and His wonderful works. The psalm also describes God as being righteous, gracious, and merciful, and as having given His people great blessings. The psalm ends by saying “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Psalm 112 is a psalm that praises God and describes the blessings that come to those who trust in Him. The psalm begins by saying “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.” It then goes on to describe the characteristics of a righteous person who trusts in God, saying that such a person is “like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither.” The psalm also says that the righteous person is generous and compassionate, and that they will have great success and prosperity. The psalm ends by saying “The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish!”
Psalm 113 is a psalm of praise to God. It begins by calling on all people to praise God, saying “Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!” The psalm then goes on to describe some of the reasons why God is worthy of praise, including His greatness and His ability to do wonders and miracles. The psalm also describes how God is concerned with the well-being of all people, including those who are poor and humble, and how He raises them up and gives them honor. The psalm ends by saying “He will regard the prayer of the destitute and not despise their prayer.”
Psalm 114 is a psalm that describes the powerful actions of God in the history of His people. The psalm begins by saying “When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became His sanctuary, Israel His dominion.” It then goes on to describe how the Red Sea parted for the Israelites when they were fleeing from the Egyptians, and how the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Israelites crossed it into the Promised Land. The psalm also describes how the mountains and hills danced at the presence of God and how the rocks and stones split open. The psalm ends by saying “Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob.
Psalm 115 is a psalm of praise to God and a call to trust in Him. The psalm begins by saying “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory, for the sake of Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness!” The psalm then goes on to describe how God is the one who should be praised, rather than idols or other false gods. The psalm also describes how God is the one who helps and protects His people, and how He is the one who gives them blessings. The psalm ends by saying “But You, O Lord, are on high forever.
Psalm 116 is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise to God. The psalm begins by saying “I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.” The psalm then goes on to describe how God has rescued the psalmist from trouble and has been gracious and merciful to him. The psalm also expresses the psalmist’s gratitude to God and his commitment to serve Him. The psalm ends by saying “I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people.
Psalm 117 is a very short psalm that consists of only two verses. The psalm is a call to all nations to praise God, saying “Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples! For great is His steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” The psalm does not describe any specific actions or characteristics of God, but simply calls on all nations to praise Him for His great love and faithfulness
Psalm 118 is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise to God. The psalm begins by saying “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” The psalm then goes on to describe how God has rescued the psalmist from his enemies and has been a help to him in times of trouble. The psalm also describes how God is the source of the psalmist’s strength and how he trusts in Him. The psalm ends by saying “I will not die, but I will live and recount the deeds of the Lord.”
Psalm 119 is an extended psalm that meditates on the value and importance of God’s Word. The psalm is divided into 22 sections, each beginning with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each section contains 8 verses, and each verse begins with the same Hebrew letter as the section. The psalm is an acrostic poem, with the first verse of each section starting with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and the following verses of each section starting with the next letter in the alphabet.
The psalm expresses the psalmist’s love for God’s Word and his desire to live according to it. The psalm also describes the blessings that come to those who obey God’s Word and the troubles that come to those who reject it. The psalm ends by saying “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 120 is a psalm of lament in which the psalmist cries out to God for help and protection. The psalm begins by saying “In my distress I call upon the Lord, that He may answer me: ‘Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.'” The psalm goes on to describe the psalmist’s troubles, saying that he is surrounded by people who speak lies and deceit. The psalm also describes the psalmist’s longing for peace and his desire for God to intervene on his behalf. The psalm ends by saying “I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!”