Psalm Song · Free study guide
Companion Workbook
A printable study guide to all 150 Psalms. For every psalm: a one-sentence summary, a picture word, a memory verse, one Hebrew word studied, the way the psalm moves, where the New Testament quotes it, and a worksheet with blanks, a quiz and questions for a class. By Dr. P. O. Whitehorn.
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Listen
Hear each psalm sung, free on this site or in the Psalm Song app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Android. The app's Learn games drill the same summaries and Hebrew words.
Study
Read the psalm in your Bible, then the first page of its lesson. Try the worksheet without looking back; the answers are upside down at the foot of the page.
Teach
Print the two pages for one psalm for each person in your class, play the song, and use the three “Talk it over” questions. The book opens with a six-week starter course.
- 1TreeThe person who delights in God's law, not the way of the wicked, is blessed like a fruitful tree.Listen
- 2CrownThe nations rage against the LORD and his Anointed King, but God laughs, enthrones his Son, and blesses all who take refuge.Listen
- 3ShieldSurrounded by many enemies, David lies down and sleeps in peace because the LORD is his shield and saves.Listen
- 4PillowIn distress David prays, calls others to trust the LORD, and lies down in peace because God alone gives safety.Listen
- 5MorningEach morning David lays his prayer before a holy God who hates evil, asking to be led in righteousness.Listen
- 6TearsWorn out and weeping, David begs the LORD for mercy and healing, and then knows his prayer is heard.Listen
- 7LionHunted like prey by a lion, David takes refuge in the righteous God who judges and defends the upright.Listen
- 8StarsThe majestic LORD, whose glory fills the heavens, crowns tiny humanity with honor and gives us rule over creation.Listen
- 9ThroneDavid thanks the LORD who reigns on his throne, judges the nations justly, and never forgets the afflicted.Listen
- 10TrapThe wicked hunt the weak and say God does not see, yet the LORD hears the afflicted and judges.Listen
- 11FoundationsWhen foundations shake and enemies shoot arrows, the righteous LORD on his heavenly throne is the safe refuge.Listen
- 12SilverWhen lies and flattery fill the land, the LORD promises to rise for the needy, and his pure words last.Listen
- 13Hidden FaceDavid asks how long God will hide his face, then chooses to trust God's steadfast love and sing.Listen
- 14FoolThe fool says there is no God, and all have turned bad, yet God shelters the poor and brings salvation from Zion.Listen
- 15Holy HillWhoever may live with the LORD on his holy hill walks blamelessly, speaks truth, and keeps his word.Listen
- 16Boundary LinesDavid takes refuge in the LORD, his portion and joy, and trusts him with life, death, and the path of life.Listen
- 17Apple of EyeInnocent and pursued, David asks God to guard him like the apple of his eye and to satisfy him with God's face.Listen
- 18RockThe LORD, David's rock and fortress, rescues him from death, defeats his enemies, and exalts his anointed king.Listen
- 19SunThe heavens declare God's glory day and night, and his perfect law revives the soul and warns his servant.Listen
- 20ChariotsThe people pray that the LORD will answer his anointed king in battle, trusting God's name rather than chariots and horses.Listen
- 21Gold CrownThe king rejoices in the LORD's strength, because God grants his desires, crowns him, and defeats his enemies.Listen
- 22WormForsaken, mocked, and pierced, the sufferer cries out to God, who rescues him so all nations will turn to the LORD.Listen
- 23ShepherdThe LORD is my shepherd who provides, guides, protects me even in death's shadow, and welcomes me to his house forever.Listen
- 24GatesThe earth belongs to the LORD, and only clean hands and a pure heart may meet the King of glory.Listen
- 25PathDavid lifts up his soul, waits for God, and asks him to forgive his sins, teach him, and guide him.Listen
- 26Washed HandsDavid asks God to test him, pleads his integrity, loves God's house, and rejects the company of the wicked.Listen
- 27LightWith the LORD as his light and salvation, David fears no army and longs only to dwell in God's house.Listen
- 28Raised HandsDavid cries to the LORD his rock for help, then praises him as strength and shepherd of his people.Listen
- 29ThunderThe thundering voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness, and God gives strength and peace to his people.Listen
- 30DancingGod lifts David from the pit and turns his mourning into dancing, because weeping lasts a night but joy comes.Listen
- 31Into Your HandsDavid takes refuge in the LORD his rock, commits his spirit into God's hand, and urges all who hope to be strong.Listen
- 32Hiding PlaceBlessed is the one whose sin is forgiven; David confesses, finds God as his hiding place, and calls the righteous to rejoice.Listen
- 33HarpThe righteous sing a new song to the LORD, whose word made the heavens and who rescues those who hope in him.Listen
- 34TasteDavid praises the LORD who answered him and delivered him from fear, inviting everyone to taste and see that he is good.Listen
- 35ChaffDavid asks the LORD to fight for him against false accusers who repaid his kindness with hatred, and promises to praise him.Listen
- 36FountainWicked people plan evil without fearing God, but the LORD's steadfast love is vast, and with him is the fountain of life.Listen
- 37GrassDo not fret over evildoers; trust the LORD and delight in him, for the wicked fade and the meek inherit the land.Listen
- 38Heavy BurdenUnder the weight of sin and sickness, David confesses and waits on the LORD, asking him not to forsake him.Listen
- 39HandbreadthDavid asks the LORD to show him how short life is, calling every person a breath, and waits for God alone.Listen
- 40ScrollDavid waited for the LORD, who lifted him from the pit, gave him a new song, and teaches him God's will.Listen
- 41HeelBlessed is the one who cares for the poor; though a close friend betrays David, the LORD upholds and raises him up.Listen
- 42DeerA thirsting soul longs for God like a deer for water, and tells itself to hope in God and praise him.Listen
- 43AltarWronged by deceitful people, the psalmist asks God for light and truth to lead him to the altar, and hopes in God.Listen
- 44SheepIsrael recalls how God gave the land, yet now suffers defeat and cries to him to rise up and redeem them.Listen
- 45BrideA wedding song for the king, whose throne is forever and whose bride is honored, and whose name all generations remember.Listen
- 46FortressGod is our refuge and strength, so we need not fear when the earth shakes, for the LORD is with us.Listen
- 47ClappingAll peoples are told to clap and shout to God, the great King who reigns over the nations.Listen
- 48TowersGreat is the LORD in Zion, the city of God, whose towers stand firm and whose God guides us forever.Listen
- 49RansomWealth cannot ransom anyone from death, so do not fear the rich, for God will redeem the psalmist from the grave.Listen
- 50CattleGod summons his people to judgment, wanting thankful hearts and honest vows over empty sacrifices, and warns the wicked who forget him.Listen
- 51HyssopAfter his great sin, David begs God for mercy, asking to be washed, given a clean heart, and restored to joy.Listen
- 52Olive TreeThe boastful man who trusts in riches will be uprooted, but the psalmist is like a green olive tree in God's house.Listen
- 53Fool's EchoThe fool says in his heart there is no God, and no one does good, yet God will restore his people.Listen
- 54HelperBetrayed by strangers who seek his life, David cries to God, who is his helper and upholds him, and he offers thanks.Listen
- 55DoveBetrayed by a close friend, David wishes he could fly away like a dove, but casts his burden on the LORD.Listen
- 56BottleHunted and afraid, David puts his trust in God, who counts his tears and keeps them in his bottle.Listen
- 57CaveHiding in a cave, David takes refuge in the shadow of God's wings, and his steadfast heart sings praise to the nations.Listen
- 58CobraCorrupt rulers poison the land like deaf cobras, but God judges the earth, and the righteous will be rewarded.Listen
- 59DogsDogs prowl the city to kill David, but God is his high tower, so he sings of his strength each morning.Listen
- 60BannerAfter defeat, Israel asks God to restore them, and trusts that with God they will act valiantly against their foes.Listen
- 61TowerFrom earth's end, a weary king cries to God to lead him to a high rock and keep him forever.Listen
- 62Leaning WallMy soul waits quietly for God alone, my rock and fortress, so I trust him and pour out my heart.Listen
- 63Dry LandIn a dry and weary land, my soul thirsts for God, whose steadfast love is better than life itself.Listen
- 64ArrowsEnemies shoot secret words like arrows at the innocent, but God shoots back and their own tongues ruin them.Listen
- 65HarvestGod hears prayer, forgives sins, stills the seas, waters the earth, and crowns the year with overflowing harvest.Listen
- 66Refiner's FireAll the earth shouts to God for his awesome works, who tested his people like silver and brought them to abundance.Listen
- 67Shining FaceMay God be gracious and bless us, so that his way is known and all the nations praise him.Listen
- 68ProcessionGod arises and scatters his enemies, fathers orphans, rides the heavens, marches into his sanctuary, and daily bears us up.Listen
- 69Deep WatersSinking in deep waters, the zealous and hated sufferer cries to God for rescue, vowing thanks when he is saved.Listen
- 70HurryA short, urgent plea: God, hurry to rescue me, for I am poor and needy, and you are my help.Listen
- 71Gray HairFrom youth to gray hair, I trust God, my rock, and ask him not to forsake me when I am old.Listen
- 72RainA prayer for the king to rule in justice, defend the poor, and reign from sea to sea, blessing all nations.Listen
- 73Slippery FeetMy feet nearly slip as I envy the wicked, until in God's sanctuary I see that nearness to God is my good.Listen
- 74RuinsThe enemy has burned God's sanctuary, so the people ask how long and plead that he rise and defend his cause.Listen
- 75Foaming CupGod sets the appointed time and judges with equity, bringing down the proud and pouring out the cup of his wrath.Listen
- 76Sleeping SoldiersIn Salem God is known; he breaks weapons, silences warriors, and is feared by all the earth.Listen
- 77Sleepless NightIn a sleepless night of distress, I remember God's wonders and the way he led his people through the sea.Listen
- 78Passed DownTell the coming generation God's mighty works and Israel's rebellion, so they set their hope in him, who chose David.Listen
- 79FlockThe nations have defiled God's temple, so his people, the flock of his pasture, plead for atonement and for his glory.Listen
- 80VineThe Shepherd of Israel is asked to restore his ruined vine, shine his face, and save his people.Listen
- 81Open MouthGod calls his people to sing at the festival and listen to him, promising to fill the mouth opened wide.Listen
- 82CourtroomGod stands in the divine council and judges the unjust, commanding them to defend the weak, fatherless, and needy.Listen
- 83TumbleweedNations conspire to wipe out Israel, so the psalmist asks God to scatter them like tumbleweed, that all know the Most High.Listen
- 84SparrowHow lovely is God's dwelling place; the soul longs for his courts, and one day there beats a thousand elsewhere.Listen
- 85KissGod forgave his land before, so his people ask for revival, where love and truth meet and righteousness kisses peace.Listen
- 86Bowed EarA poor and needy servant asks God to bow his ear, forgive, and unite his heart to fear his name.Listen
- 87BirthplaceThe LORD loves Zion, the city of God, and registers people of every nation as born there.Listen
- 88PitThe darkest lament: a suffering man cries to God day and night from the pit, and the psalm ends without relief.Listen
- 89CovenantI will sing of the LORD's steadfast love; he swore an unbreakable covenant with David, though the king now seems rejected.Listen
- 90Numbered DaysThe eternal God has been our dwelling place; teach us to number our short days and satisfy us with his love.Listen
- 91ShelterAnyone who makes God their shelter rests under his wings, safe from every terror, and he promises rescue and long life.Listen
- 92PalmIt is good to thank the LORD, whose works are great; the wicked wither, but the righteous flourish like palms.Listen
- 93FloodsThe LORD reigns in majesty from everlasting, stronger than the roaring floods, and his throne and his word stand firm.Listen
- 94EarGod, the judge of the earth, will repay the proud who crush the weak, and he blesses those he disciplines and teaches.Listen
- 95KneelingCome, sing and kneel to the LORD, our Rock and Maker, and listen to his voice today instead of hardening your heart.Listen
- 96New SongSing a new song and declare the LORD's glory to the nations, for he made the heavens and comes to judge.Listen
- 97WaxThe LORD reigns over all the earth in righteousness, idols are shamed, and light is sown for those who love him.Listen
- 98Clapping RiversSing a new song to the LORD, whose salvation the earth has seen, and let creation shout as he comes to judge.Listen
- 99CherubimThe holy LORD reigns in Zion, loves justice, answered Moses and Aaron, forgave his people, and calls us to worship him.Listen
- 100PastureEnter his gates with thanks and joy, for the LORD is God, we are his sheep, and his kindness lasts forever.Listen
- 101Clean HouseThe king vows to sing of kindness and justice, to walk blamelessly at home, and to banish the slanderer and deceiver.Listen
- 102PelicanA suffering man pours out his distress, wasting away like a lonely bird, yet knows the eternal LORD will rebuild Zion.Listen
- 103EagleMy soul, bless the LORD, who forgives all my sins, heals me, and shows compassion as high and wide as heaven.Listen
- 104Chariot CloudsBless the LORD, whose majesty clothes the heavens, who set earth's foundations and waters and feeds every creature in his wisdom.Listen
- 105Promised LandGive thanks and tell the nations how God kept his covenant with Abraham, rescued Israel from Egypt, and gave them the land.Listen
- 106Red SeaIsrael's story is one of rebellion and sin, yet the LORD saves again and again for his name's sake.Listen
- 107Calm SeaThe redeemed give thanks that when they cried out in trouble, wandering, prison, sickness, or storm, the LORD rescued them.Listen
- 108DawnMy heart is steady, so I will sing and wake the dawn, and ask God's help because only he brings victory.Listen
- 109AccuserFalsely accused and hated for his love, the psalmist prays, asks justice on accusers, and trusts the LORD to save the poor.Listen
- 110FootstoolThe LORD tells David's Lord to sit at his right hand, and swears he is a priest forever who will judge nations.Listen
- 111Great WorksGod's works are great, faithful and just, he provides for those who fear him, and fearing him begins wisdom.Listen
- 112Dawning LightThe one who fears the LORD and gives generously is blessed, stands firm without fear, and has light in the darkness.Listen
- 113Ash HeapPraise the LORD's name everywhere, for though he is high above all, he stoops to lift the poor from the dust.Listen
- 114Skipping RamsWhen Israel left Egypt, the sea fled and mountains skipped like rams before the God who turns rock into water.Listen
- 115IdolsGive glory to the LORD alone, because idols are lifeless, those who trust them become like them, but God helps and blesses.Listen
- 116Cup of SalvationThe LORD heard me when death surrounded me and saved me, so I lift the cup of salvation and keep my vows.Listen
- 117NationsPraise the LORD, all nations and peoples, because his kindness toward us is great and his truth lasts forever.Listen
- 118CornerstoneGive thanks, for his kindness lasts forever; the LORD rescued me from surrounding enemies, and the rejected stone became the cornerstone.Listen
- 119LampBlessed is the one who keeps God's word; the psalmist treasures it, obeys it, seeks God wholeheartedly, and asks for rescue.Listen
- 120CoalsSurrounded by lying lips and people who want war, the psalmist cries out to the LORD for rescue and longs for peace.Listen
- 121HillsThe LORD, who made heaven and earth, is the sleepless keeper who guards his people day and night, now and forever.Listen
- 122JerusalemPilgrims rejoice to go up to the LORD's house in Jerusalem, where David's throne stands, and they pray for the city's peace.Listen
- 123Servant EyesWith eyes fixed on the enthroned LORD like servants watching their master's hand, the scorned people plead for mercy.Listen
- 124Broken SnareIf the LORD had not been on our side, enemies would have swallowed us, but he broke the trap.Listen
- 125MountainsThose who trust the LORD are as unshakable as Mount Zion, for he surrounds his people as mountains surround Jerusalem.Listen
- 126SheavesAfter the LORD restores his people from exile they laugh with joy, and those who sow in tears will reap with songs.Listen
- 127BuildersUnless the LORD builds the house and guards the city, human work is useless, and children are his gift.Listen
- 128Olive ShootsThe person who fears the LORD and walks in his ways enjoys fruitful work, a flourishing family, and blessing from Zion.Listen
- 129FurrowsThough Israel has been cruelly plowed under since youth, the righteous LORD cuts the cords of the wicked and frees his people.Listen
- 130WatchmanFrom the depths I cry to the LORD, who forgives and redeems, and I wait for him like watchmen for morning.Listen
- 131Weaned ChildMy heart is humble and my soul is calm as a weaned child, so I hope in the LORD.Listen
- 132ArkThe LORD swears to David to keep his throne secure and chooses Zion as his home, promising a shining crown.Listen
- 133OilHow good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity, like flowing oil and dew, where the LORD commands blessing.Listen
- 134Lifted HandsNight-shift servants of the LORD are urged to lift their hands and bless him, and he blesses them from Zion.Listen
- 135LightningPraise the LORD, great above all gods, who chose Israel and beat her foes, while lifeless idols make their makers like them.Listen
- 136EchoGive thanks to the LORD, whose steadfast love endures forever, as shown in creation, rescue from Egypt, and daily provision.Listen
- 137WillowsExiles weeping by Babylon's rivers refuse to sing Zion's songs for captors, vow never to forget Jerusalem, and cry for justice.Listen
- 138Whole HeartI thank the LORD with my whole heart, for he answers, stoops to the lowly, and will complete his work.Listen
- 139Dawn WingsThe LORD searches and knows me fully, is present everywhere, formed me in the womb, and I ask him to lead me.Listen
- 140ViperSurrounded by violent, slanderous enemies, I ask the LORD to protect me, trusting that he defends the afflicted and needy.Listen
- 141IncenseI pray that my prayer rises like incense and that the LORD guards my lips and heart from the wicked's traps.Listen
- 142PrisonAlone and trapped, I pour out my complaint to the LORD, my refuge, and ask him to free me from prison.Listen
- 143Parched LandNo one living is righteous, so I thirst for the LORD, ask rescue from enemies, and ask him to teach me.Listen
- 144Ten StringsThe LORD my rock trains me for battle and saves his king, so I sing a new song and long for blessing.Listen
- 145Open HandI will praise the LORD every day, for he is gracious, near to all who call, and his kingdom lasts forever.Listen
- 146Blind EyesDo not trust princes who die; praise the LORD, who made heaven, keeps faith, frees prisoners, opens blind eyes, and reigns forever.Listen
- 147SnowPraise the LORD, who rebuilds Jerusalem, heals the brokenhearted, names the stars, feeds creation, and sends his word to Jacob.Listen
- 148ChoirAll creation, from angels and stars to sea creatures and kings, is called to praise the LORD who made it.Listen
- 149Two-Edged SwordThe LORD delights in his people and crowns the humble with salvation, so the saints sing with a two-edged sword in hand.Listen
- 150CymbalsLet everything that has breath praise the LORD in his sanctuary with trumpet, harp, tambourine, strings, and cymbals.Listen