Didactic: Psalm 1--1 The happiness of the godly. 4 The unhappiness of the ungodly.
Psalm 1 Psalm 5--1 David prays, and professes his study in prayer. 4 God favors not the wicked. 7 David, professing his faith, prays to God to guide him, 10 to destroy his enemies, 11 and to preserve the godly. To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 5 Psalm 7--1 David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocence. 10 By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies. Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.
Psalm 7 Psalm 9--1 David praises God for executing of judgment. 11 He incites others to praise him. 13 He prays that he may have cause to praise him. To the chief Musician upon Muth-labben, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 9 Psalm 10--1 David complains to God of the outrage of the wicked. 12 He prays for remedy. 16 He professes his confidence.
Psalm 10 Psalm 11--1 David encourages himself in God against his enemies. 4 The providence and justice of God. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 11 Psalm 12--1 David, destitute of human comfort, craves help of God. 3 He comforts himself with God's judgments on the wicked, and confidence in God's tried promises. To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 12 Psalm 14--1 David describes the corruption of mankind in the natural state. 4 He convinces the wicked by the light of their conscience. 7 He glories in the salvation of God. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 14 Psalm 15--David describes a citizen of Zion. A Psalm of David.
Psalm 15 Psalm 17--1 David, in confidence of his integrity, craves defense of God against his enemies. 10 He shows their pride, craft, and eagerness. 13 He prays against them in confidence of his hope. A Prayer of David.
Psalm 17 Psalm 24--1 God's lordship in the world. The citizens of his spiritual kingdom. 7 An exhortation to receive him. A Psalm of David.
Psalm 24 Psalm 25--1 David's confidence in prayer. 7 He prays for remission of sins, 16 and for help in affliction. A Psalm of David.
Psalm 25 Psalm 32--1 Blessedness consists in remission of sins. 3 Confession of sins eases the conscience. 8 God's promises bring joy. A Psalm of David, Maschil.
Psalm 32 Psalm 34--1 David praises God, and exhorts others to also, by his experience. 8 They are blessed that trust in God. 11 He exhorts one to fear God. 15 The privileges of the righteous. A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.
Psalm 34 Psalm 36--1 The grievous estate of the wicked. 5 The excellency of God's mercy. 10 David prays for favor to God's children. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.
Psalm 36 Psalm 37--David persuades one to have patience and confidence in God, by the different estate of the godly and the wicked. A Psalm of David.
Psalm 37 Psalm 39--1 David's care of his thoughts. 4 The consideration of the brevity and vanity of life, 7 the reverence of God's judgments, 10 and prayer, are his bridles of impatiency. To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 39 Psalm 49--1 An earnest persuasion to build the faith of resurrection, not on worldly power, but on God. 16 Worldly prosperity is not to be admired. To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
Psalm 49 Psalm 50--1 The majesty of God in the church. 5 His order to gather saints. 7 The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies, 14 but in sincerity of obedience. A Psalm of Asaph.
Psalm 50 Psalm 52--1 David, condemning the spitefulness of Doeg, prophesies his destruction. 6 The righteous shall rejoice at it. 8 David, upon his confidence in God's mercy, gives thanks. To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.
Psalm 52 Psalm 53--1 David describes the corruption of a mankind in the natural state. 4 He convinces the wicked by the light of their own conscience. 6 He glories in the salvation of God. To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.
Psalm 53 Psalm 58--1 David reproves wicked judges, 3 describes the nature of the wicked, 6 devotes them to God's judgments, 10 where the righteous shall rejoice. To the chief Musician, Al-Taschith, Michtam of David.
Psalm 58 Psalm 73--1 The prophet, prevailing in a temptation, 2 shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked. 13 The wound given thereby, hesitance. 15 The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose, in destroying of the wicked, and sustaining the righteous. A Psalm of Asaph.
Psalm 73 Psalm 75--1 The prophet praises God. 2 He promises to judge uprightly. 4 He rebukes the proud by consideration of God's providence. 9 He praises God, and promises to execute justice. To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.
Psalm 75 Psalm 82--1 The psalmist, having exhorted the judges, 5 and reproved their negligence, 8 prays God to judge. A Psalm of Asaph.
Psalm 82 Psalm 84--1 The prophet, longing for the communion of the sanctuary, 4 shows how blessed they are that dwell therein. 8 He prays to be restored to it. To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
Psalm 84 Psalm 90--1 Moses, setting forth God's providence, 3 complains of human fragility, 7 divine chastisements, 10 and brevity of life. 12 He prays for the knowledge and sensible experience of God's good providence. A Prayer of Moses the man of God.
Psalm 90 Psalm 91--1 The state of the godly. 3 Their safety. 9 Their habitation. 11 Their servants. 14 Their friend; with the effects of them all.
Psalm 91 Psalm 92--1 The prophet exhorts one to praise God, 4 for his great works, 6 for his judgments on the wicked, 10 and for his goodness to the godly. A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.
Psalm 92 Psalm 94--1 The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety. 8 He teaches God's providence. 12 He shows the blessedness of affliction. 16 God is the defender of the afflicted.
Psalm 94 Psalm 101--David makes a vow and profession of godliness. A Psalm of David.
Psalm 101 Psalm 112--1 Godliness hath the promises of this life, 4 and of the life to come. 10 The prosperity of the godly shall be an eyesore to the wicked.
Psalm 112 Psalm 119--This psalm contains many prayers, praises, and professions of obedience. Aleph.
Psalm 119 Psalm 121--The great safety of the godly, who put their trust in God's protection. A Song of degrees.
Psalm 121 Psalm 125--1 The safety of such as trust in God. 4 A prayer for the godly, and against the wicked. A Song of degrees.
Psalm 125 Psalm 127--1 The virtue of God's blessing. 3 Good children are his gift. A Song of degrees for Solomon.
Psalm 127 Psalm 128--The various blessings which follow them that fear God. A Song of degrees.
Psalm 128 Psalm 131--1 David, professing his humility, 3 exhorts Israel to hope in God. A Song of degrees of David.
Psalm 131 Psalm 133--The benefit of the communion of saints. A Song of degrees of David.
Psalm 133