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ESV Psalm 1

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  PSALMS

Allen P. Ross

INTRODUCTION

Of all the books in the Old Testament the Book of Psalms most vividly represents the faith of individuals in the Lord. The Psalms are the inspired responses of human hearts to God’s revelation of Himself in law, history, and prophecy. Saints of all ages have appropriated this collection of prayers and praises in their public worship and private meditations.

Title of the Psalms.1 . . . 

1 Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

The Book of Psalms is divided into 150 chapters which contain a total of 2,461 verses. Approx. 82 verses a day to read all Psalms in a month.

The Psalms are traditionally divided into five “books,” possibly to reflect the five books of the Torah—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

 Psalms

Introduction

The book of Psalms is filled with the songs and prayers offered to God by the nation of Israel. Their expressions of praise, faith, sorrow, and frustration cover the range of human emotions. Some of the Psalms dwell on the treasure of wisdom and God’s Word. Others reveal the troubled heart of a mourner. Still others explode with praise to God and invite others to join in song. This diversity is unified by one element: they are centered upon the one and only living God. This Creator God is King of all the earth and a refuge to all who trust in him. Many of the Psalms are attributed to King David. The writing and collection of the Psalms into their present form spans the fifteenth to the third centuries b.c.1

1 The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Ps).

  OUTLINE

I. Book I (Pss. 1–41)

II. Book II (Pss. 42–72)

III. Book III (Pss. 73–89)

IV. Book IV (Pss. 90–106)

V. Book V (Pss. 107–150)

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1 Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms.The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures