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Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Psalms

Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 5


5-1

1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
  2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
    3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
      4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
        5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
          6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
            7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
              8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
                9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
                  10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
                    11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
                      12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
                        13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
                      14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
                    15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
                  16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
                17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
              18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
            19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
          20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
        21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
      22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
    23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
  24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
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1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
1:6 The LORD watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.(1:6)
The ways of the LORD25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:11 LORD, show me your way; lead me on a level path because of my enemies. (27:11)
2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
3:8 Arise, LORD! Save me, my God! You will shatter the jaws of all my foes; you will break the teeth of the wicked. (3:8)
The wicked24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:5 I hate the company of evildoers; with the wicked I do not sit. (26:5)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:5 Tremble and do not sin; upon your beds ponder in silence.(4:5)
Sins23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:8 Good and upright is the LORD, who shows sinners the way, (25:8)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:7 you destroy all who speak falsely. Murderers and deceivers the LORD abhors. (5:7)
Person who speaks falsely22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
24:4 "The clean of hand and pure of heart, who are not devoted to idols, who have not sworn falsely.(24:4)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:6 For who among the dead remembers you? Who praises you in Sheol?(6:6)
Sheol21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage.(23:4)
6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
7:3 Lest they maul me like lions, tear me to pieces with none to save. (7:3)
Attack like lions20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:14 They open their mouths against me, lions that rend and roar. (22:14)
7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
8:3 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have drawn a defense against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger.(8:3)
Ruin of foes19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
21:9 Your hand will reach all your enemies; your right hand will reach your foes! (21:9)
8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:10 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, stronghold in times of trouble. (9:10)
Salvation in distress18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:2 The LORD answer you in time of distress; the name of the God of Jacob defend you! (20:2)
9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:7 The LORD is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.(11:7)
Righteous heart17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:9 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. (19:9)
10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
12:6 "Because they rob the weak, and the needy groan, I will now arise," says the LORD; "I will grant safety to whoever longs for it." (12:6)
Salvation for the needy16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:28 Humble people you save; haughty eyes you bring low. (18:28)
11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
13:2 How long, LORD? Will you utterly forget me? How long will you hide your face from me? (13:2)
Listening to a prayer15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:1 Hear, LORD, my plea for justice; pay heed to my cry; Listen to my prayer spoken without guile.(17:1)
12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:1 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is right.(14:1)
Faithless / faithful14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
16:2 I say to the Lord, you are my Lord, you are my only good. (16:2)

5-1-1

1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
  2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
    3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
      4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
        5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
          6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
            7 Psalm 8 (8:1-10)
          8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
        9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
      10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
    11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
  12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
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1 Psalms 1-2 (1:1-2:12)
1:3 They are like a tree planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever they do prospers. (1:3)
Flourish of good person13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:5 lends no money at interest, accepts no bribe against the innocent. Whoever acts like this shall never be shaken.(15:5)
2 Psalm 3 (3:1-9)
3:3 How many say of me, "God will not save that one." Selah(3:3)
Denial of the existence of the LORD12 Psalm 14 (14:1-7)
14:1 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." (14:1)
3 Psalm 4 (4:1-9)
4:7 Many say, "May we see better times! LORD, show us the light of your face!" Selah (4:7)
The face of the LORD11 Psalm 13 (13:1-6)
13:2 How long will you hide your face from me? (13:2)
4 Psalm 5 (5:1-13)
5:7 you destroy all who speak falsely. Murderers and deceivers the LORD abhors. (5:7)
The liar10 Psalm 12 (12:1-9)
12:3 Those who tell lies to one another speak with deceiving lips and a double heart. (12:3)
5 Psalm 6 (6:1-11)
6:11 My foes will be terrified and disgraced; all will fall back in sudden shame.(6:11)
Ruin of foes9 Psalm 11 (11:1-7)
11:6 And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.(11:6)
6 Psalm 7 (7:1-18)
7:9 O LORD, judge of the nations. Grant me justice, LORD, for I am blameless, free of any guilt. (7:9)
The judgement of the nations8 Psalms 9-10 (9:1-10:18)
9:20 Arise, LORD, let no mortal prevail; let the nations be judged in your presence. (9:20)

5-1-2

13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
  14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
    15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
      16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
        17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
          18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
            19 Psalm 21 (21:1-14)
          20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
        21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
      22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
    23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
  24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
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13 Psalm 15 (15:1-5)
15:1 LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain?(15:1)
To dwell in the LORD'S house25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: To dwell in the LORD'S house all the days of my life, (27:4)
14 Psalm 16 (16:1-11)
16:10 For you will not abandon me to Sheol, nor let your faithful servant see the pit.(16:10)
Dont destroy me24 Psalm 26 (26:1-12)
26:9 Do not take me away with sinners, nor my life with the violent. (26:9)
15 Psalm 17 (17:1-15)
17:2 From you let my vindication come; your eyes see what is right. (17:2)
The justice of the LORD23 Psalm 25 (25:1-22)
25:9 Guides the humble rightly, and teaches the humble the way. (25:9)
16 Psalm 18 (18:1-51)
18:16 Then the bed of the sea appeared; the world's foundations lay bare, (18:16)
The world22 Psalm 24 (24:1-10)
24:1 The earth is the LORD'S and all it holds, the world and those who live there.(24:1)
17 Psalm 19 (19:1-15)
19:8 The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. (19:8)
Restoration21 Psalm 23 (23:1-6)
23:3 you restore my strength. You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name.(23:3)
18 Psalm 20 (20:1-10)
20:2 The LORD answer you in time of distress; (20:2)
In distress20 Psalm 22 (22:1-32)
22:12 Do not stay far from me, for trouble is near, and there is no one to help. (22:12)

5-2

25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
  26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
    27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
      28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
        29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
          30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
            31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
              32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
                33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
                  34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
                    35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
                      36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
                        37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
                      38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
                    39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
                  40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
                41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
              42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
            43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
          44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
        45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
      46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
    47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
  48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
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25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
27:2 When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh,(27:2)
Devouring of evildoers49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:5 Will these evildoers never learn? They devour my people as they devour bread; they do not call upon God. (53:5)
26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
28:5 God will tear them down, never to be rebuilt. (28:5)
Ruin of foes48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
52:7 Now God will strike you down, leave you crushed forever, Pluck you from your tent, uproot you from the land of the living. Selah (52:7)
27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
29:1 give to the LORD glory and might (29:1)
Bringing back to the LORD47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
51:15 I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you. (51:15)
28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
30:13 With my whole being I sing endless praise to you. O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks.(30:13)
Don't be silent46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:3 Our God comes and will not be silent! (50:3)
29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
31:8 I will rejoice and be glad in your love, once you have seen my misery, observed distress of my soul. (31:8)
Salvation for a soul45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
49:16 But God will redeem my life, will take me from the power of Sheol. Selah(49:16)
30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
32:4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength withered as in dry summer heat. Selah (32:4)
Hands of the LORD44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
48:11Your right hand is fully victorious. (48:11)
31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
34:10 Fear the LORD, you holy ones; nothing is lacking to those who fear him. (34:10)
People of the LORD43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
47:10 The princes of the peoples assemble with the people of the God of Abraham. (47:10)
32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
35:2 Take up the shield and buckler; rise up in my defense. (35:2)
Help42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. (46:2)
33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
36:13 There make the evildoers fall; thrust them down, never to rise.(36:13)
Ruin of foes41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:6 Your arrows are sharp; peoples will cower at your feet; the king's enemies will lose heart. (45:6)
34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.(37:3)
Trust in the LORD40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:7 Not in my bow do I trust, nor does my sword bring me victory. (44:7)
35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
38:7 I am stooped and deeply bowed; all day I go about mourning. (38:7)
Going about mourning39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
42:10 I say to God, "My rock, why do you forget me? Why must I go about mourning with the enemy oppressing me?" (42:10)
36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
39:12 You rebuke our guilt and chasten us; you dissolve all we prize like a cobweb. (39:12)
Sins38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:5 Once I prayed, "LORD, have mercy on me; heal me, I have sinned against you. (41:5)

5-2-1

25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
  26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
    27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
      28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
        29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
          30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
            31 Psalm 34 (34:1-23)
          32 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
        33 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
      34 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
    35 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
  36 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
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25 Psalm 27 (27:1-14)
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see 2-137 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
see 2-1
26 Psalm 28 (28:1-9)
see 2-1
see 2-136 Psalm 39 (39:1-14)
see 2-1
27 Psalm 29 (29:1-11)
see 2-1
see 2-135 Psalm 38 (38:1-23)
see 2-1
28 Psalm 30 (30:1-13)
see 2-1
see 2-134 Psalm 37 (37:1-40)
see 2-1
29 Psalm 31 (31:1-25)
see 2-1
see 2-133 Psalm 36 (36:1-13)
see 2-1
30 Psalms 32-33 (32:1-33:22)
see 2-1
see 2-132 Psalm 35 (35:1-28)
see 2-1

5-2-2

37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
  38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
    39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
      40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
        41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
          42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
            43 Psalm 47 (47:1-10)
          44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
        45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
      46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
    47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
  48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
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37 Psalm 40 (40:1-18)
40:17 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your help always say, "The LORD be glorified." (40:17)
Person who seeks the LORD49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:3 To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. (53:3)
38 Psalm 41 (41:1-14)
41:8 My foes all whisper against me; they imagine the worst about me: (41:8)
Person who wishes disaster of others48 Psalm 52 (52:1-11)
52:6 You love any word that destroys, you deceitful tongue. (52:6)
39 Psalms 42-43 (42:1-43:5)
42:11 It shatters my bones, when my adversaries reproach me. (42:11)
Broken bones47 Psalm 51 (51:1-21)
51:10 let the bones you have crushed rejoice. (51:10)
40 Psalm 44 (44:1-27)
44:18 All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten you, nor been disloyal to your covenant. (44:18)
The covenant46 Psalm 50 (50:1-23)
50:5 "Gather my faithful ones before me, those who made a covenant with me by sacrifice." (50:5)
41 Psalm 45 (45:1-18)
45:6 Your arrows are sharp; peoples will cower at your feet; the king's enemies will lose heart. (45:6)
All nations obey to the LORD45 Psalm 49 (49:1-21)
49:2 Hear this, all you peoples! Give ear, all who inhabit the world, (49:2)
42 Psalm 46 (46:1-12)
46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. (46:2)
A refuge44 Psalm 48 (48:1-15)
48:4 God is its citadel, renowned as a stronghold. (48:4)

5-3

49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
  50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
    51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
      52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
        53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
          54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
            55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
              56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
                57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
                  58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
                    59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
                      60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
                        61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
                      62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
                    63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
                  64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
                65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
              66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
            67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
          68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
        69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
      70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
    71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
  72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
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49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
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see 1-173 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
see 1-1
50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
see 1-1
see 1-172 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
see 1-1
51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
see 1-1
see 1-171 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
see 1-1
52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
see 1-1
see 1-170 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
see 1-1
53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-169 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
see 1-1
54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-168 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
see 1-1
55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
see 1-1
see 1-167 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
see 1-1
56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
see 1-1
see 1-166 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
see 1-1
57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
see 1-1
see 1-165 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
see 1-1
58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
see 1-1
see 1-164 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
see 1-1
59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
see 1-1
see 1-163 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
see 1-1
60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
see 1-1
see 1-162 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
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5-3-1

49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
  50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
    51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
      52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
        53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
          54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
            55 Psalm 59 (59:1-18)
          56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
        57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
      58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
    59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
  60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
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49 Psalm 53 (53:1-7)
53:4 All have gone astray; all alike are perverse. Not one does what is right, not even one. (53:4)
Betrayal61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:4 with its burden of wicked deeds. We are overcome by our sins; only you can pardon them. (65:4)
50 Psalm 54 (54:1-9)
54:7 Turn back the evil upon my foes; in your faithfulness, destroy them. (54:7)
Ruin of foes60 Psalm 64 (64:1-11)
64:8 But God will shoot arrows at them and strike them unawares. (64:8)
51 Psalm 55 (55:1-24)
55:16 Let death take them by surprise; let them go down alive to Sheol (55:16)
Sheol59 Psalm 63 (63:1-12)
63:10 they shall go down to the depths of the earth! (63:10)
52 Psalm 56 (56:1-14)
56:4 when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. (56:4)
Trust in the LORD58 Psalm 62 (62:1-13)
62:9 Trust God at all times, my people! (62:9)
53 Psalm 57 (57:1-12)
57:2 In you I seek shelter. In the shadow of your wings I seek shelter till harm pass by.(57:2)
Refuge57 Psalm 61 (61:1-9)
61:5 Then I will ever dwell in your tent, take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah (61:5)
54 Psalm 58 (58:1-12)
58:10 Suddenly, like brambles or thistles, have the whirlwind snatch them away. (58:10)
Anger of the LORD56 Psalm 60 (60:1-14)
60:3 O God, you rejected us, broke our defenses; you were angry but now revive us. (60:3)

5-3-2

61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
  62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
    63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
      64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
        65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
          66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
            67 Psalm 72 (72:1-20)
          68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
        69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
      70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
    71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
  72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
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61 Psalm 65 (65:1-14)
65:9 Distant peoples stand in awe of your marvels; east and west you make resound with joy. (65:9)
Wonders73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:43 When he displayed his wonders in Egypt, his marvels in the plain of Zoan.(78:43)
62 Psalm 66 (66:1-20)
66:5 Come and see the works of God, awesome in the deeds done for us.(66:5)
Remembering the wonders of the LORD72 Psalm 77 (77:1-21)
77:12 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, your wonders of old I will remember.(77:12)
63 Psalm 67 (67:1-8)
67:5 for you govern the peoples justly, you guide the nations upon the earth. Selah (67:5)
Justice of the LORD71 Psalm 76 (76:1-13)
76:10 When you arose, O God, for judgment to deliver the afflicted of the land. Selah (76:10)
64 Psalm 68 (68:1-36)
68:4 Then the just will be glad; they will rejoice before God; they will celebrate with great joy. (68:4)
Joy of the Just70 Psalm 75 (75:1-11)
75:11 Who has said: "I will break off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the just shall be lifted up."(75:11)
65 Psalm 69 (69:1-37)
69:19 Come and ransom my life; because of my enemies redeem me. (69:19)
Redemption69 Psalm 74 (74:1-23)
74:2the tribe you redeemed as your very own. (74:2)
66 Psalms 70-71 (70:1-71:24)
71:7 I have become a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge!(71:7)
Refuge68 Psalm 73 (73:1-28)
73:28 As for me, to be near God is my good, to make the Lord GOD my refuge. (73:28)

5-4

73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
  74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
    75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
      76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
        77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
          78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
            79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
              80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
                81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
                  82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
                    83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
                      84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
                        85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
                      86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
                    87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
                  88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
                89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
              90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
            91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
          92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
        93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
      94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
    95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
  96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
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73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:1 Attend, my people, to my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.(78:1)
Teachings97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:1 Happy those whose way is blameless, who walk by the teaching of the LORD.(119:1)
74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:11 by your great power free those doomed to death. (79:11)
Salvation from death96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
118:17 I shall not die but live and declare the deeds of the LORD. (118:17)
75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:4 O LORD of hosts, restore us; Let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. (80:4)
Shine95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
112:4 They shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and just. (112:4)
76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:14 But even now if my people would listen, if Israel would walk in my paths, (81:14)
The ways94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
110:7 Who drinks from the brook by the wayside and thus holds high the head.(110:7)
77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:2 "How long will you judge unjustly and favor the cause of the wicked? Selah (82:2)
The judgement93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
109:7 That he may be judged and found guilty, that his plea may be in vain. (109:7)
78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:7 The tents of Ishmael and Edom, the people of Moab and Hagar,83:8 Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre. 83:9 Assyria, too, in league with them gives aid to the descendants of Lot. Selah (83:7-9)
Foreign people92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
108:10 Moab is my washbowl; upon Edom I cast my sandal; I will triumph over Philistia. (108:10)
79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
84:12 The LORD withholds no good thing from those who walk without reproach. (84:12)
The ways of the LORD91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
103:7 His ways were revealed to Moses, mighty deeds to the people of Israel. (103:7)
80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:4 You withdrew all your wrath, turned back your burning anger. (85:4)
Anger of the LORD90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
102:11 Because of your furious wrath, you lifted me up just to cast me down. (102:11)
81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:11 Teach me, LORD, your way that I may walk in your truth, single-hearted and revering your name. (86:11)
The ways of the LORD89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
101:2 I follow the way of integrity; when will you come to me? (101:2)
82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:2 Loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob.(87:2)
The gate88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
100:4 Enter the temple gates with praise, its courts with thanksgiving. (100:4)
83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:11 Do you work wonders for the dead? (88:11)
Marvelous deeds87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
98:1 Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous deeds, (98:1)
84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:31 If his descendants forsake my law, do not follow my decrees, (89:31)
The law86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
94:12 Happy those whom you guide, LORD, whom you teach by your instruction. (94:12)

5-4-1

73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
  74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
    75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
      76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
        77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
          78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
            79 Psalm 84 (84:1-13)
          80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
        81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
      82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
    83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
  84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
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73 Psalm 78 (78:1-72)
78:21 The LORD heard and grew angry; fire blazed up against Jacob; anger flared up against Israel. (78:21)
Anger of the LORD85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
90:11 Who comprehends your terrible anger? Your wrath matches the fear it inspires. (90:11)
74 Psalm 79 (79:1-13)
79:5 How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your rage keep burning like fire? (79:5)
Eternal anger84 Psalm 89 (89:1-53)
89:47 How long, LORD? Will you stay hidden forever? Must your wrath smolder like fire? (89:47)
75 Psalm 80 (80:1-20)
80:5 LORD of hosts, how long will you burn with anger while your people pray? (80:5)
Anger of the LORD83 Psalm 88 (88:1-19)
88:8 Your wrath lies heavy upon me; all your waves crash over me. Selah (88:8)
76 Psalm 81 (81:1-17)
81:5 For this is a law in Israel, an edict of the God of Jacob, (81:5)
The God of Jacob82 Psalm 87 (87:1-7)
87:2 Loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob.(87:2)
77 Psalm 82 (82:1-8)
82:4 Rescue the lowly and poor; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." (82:4)
Salvation for the needy81 Psalm 86 (86:1-17)
86:1 A prayer of David. Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed.(86:1)
78 Psalm 83 (83:1-19)
83:5 They say, "Come, let us wipe out their nation; let Israel's name be mentioned no more!" (83:5)
Danger of a life80 Psalm 85 (85:1-14)
85:7 Please give us life again, that your people may rejoice in you. (85:7)

5-4-2

85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
  86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
    87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
      88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
        89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
          90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
            91 Psalms 103-107 (103:1-107:43)
          92 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
        93 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
      94 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
    95 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
  96 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
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85 Psalms 90-91 (90:1-91:16)
see 2-2
see 2-297 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
see 2-2
86 Psalms 92-97 (92:1-97:12)
see 2-2
see 2-296 Psalms 113-118 (113:1-118:29)
see 2-2
87 Psalms 98-99 (98:1-99:9)
see 2-2
see 2-295 Psalms 111-112 (111:1-112:10)
see 2-2
88 Psalm 100 (100:1-5)
see 2-2
see 2-294 Psalm 110 (110:1-7)
see 2-2
89 Psalm 101 (101:1-8)
see 2-2
see 2-293 Psalm 109 (109:1-31)
see 2-2
90 Psalm 102 (102:1-29)
see 2-2
see 2-292 Psalm 108 (108:1-14)
see 2-2

5-5

97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
  98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
    99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
      100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
        101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
          102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
            103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
              104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
                105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
                  106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
                    107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
                      108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
                        109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
                      110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
                    111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
                  112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
                113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
              114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
            115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
          116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
        117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
      118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
    119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
  120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
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97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:1 Happy those whose way is blameless (119:1)
Happy person121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
146:5 Happy those whose help is Jacob's God (146:5)
98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:1 The LORD answered me when I called in my distress:(120:1)
Answer to a call120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:18 You, LORD, are near to all who call upon you, to all who call upon you in truth. (145:18)
99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:1 I raise my eyes toward the mountains. From where will my help come?(121:1)
Coming from a mountain119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:5 LORD, incline your heavens and come; touch the mountains and make them smoke.(144:5)
100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
122:5 Here are the thrones of justice, the thrones of the house of David. (122:5)
The judgement of the LORD118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:2 Do not enter into judgment with your servant; (143:2)
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:2 Yes, like the eyes of a servant on the hand of his master (123:2)
Watching117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:5 I look to my right hand, but no friend is there. (142:5)
102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:7 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler's snare; the snare was broken and we escaped. (124:7)
Escape from evil116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
141:4 Do not let my heart incline to evil, or yield to any sin. (141:4)
103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
125:3 The scepter of the wicked will not prevail in the land given to the just, (125:3)
Salvation from the wicked115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
140:5 Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.(140:5)
104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:3 The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were! (126:3)
The deed of the LORD114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:15 my bones were not hidden from you, When I was being made in secret, fashioned as in the depths of the earth.(139:15)
105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5)
Victory against enemies113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
138:7 Though I walk in the midst of dangers, you guard my life when my enemies rage. (138:7)
106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
128:5 May the LORD bless you from Zion, all the days of your life That you may share Jerusalem's joy (128:5)
Zion112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
134:3 May the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you from Zion.(134:3)
107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
129:5 May they be scattered in disgrace, all who hate Zion. (129:5)
Zion111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
133:3 Like dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion.(133:3)
108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:4 But with you is forgiveness and so you are revered.(130:4)
Forgiveness110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:10 For the sake of David your servant, do not reject your anointed. (132:10)

5-5-1

97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
  98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
    99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
      100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
        101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
          102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
            103 Psalm 125 (125:1-5)
          104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
        105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
      106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
    107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
  108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
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97 Psalm 119 (119:1-176)
119:18 Open my eyes to see clearly the wonders of your teachings. (119:18)
Great things109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:1 I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me.(131:1)
98 Psalm 120 (120:1-7)
120:2 LORD, deliver my soul from lying lips, from treacherous tongues. (120:2)
Salvation for a soul108 Psalm 130 (130:1-8)
130:5 I wait with longing for the LORD, my soul waits for his word. (130:5)
99 Psalm 121 (121:1-8)
121:6 By day the sun cannot harm you, nor the moon by night. (121:6)
Protection from persecution107 Psalm 129 (129:1-8)
129:2 Much have they oppressed me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed. (129:2)
100 Psalm 122 (122:1-9)
122:6 For the peace of Jerusalem pray: (122:6)
Peace106 Psalm 128 (128:1-6)
128:6 Peace upon Israel!(128:6)
101 Psalm 123 (123:1-4)
123:3 Show us favor, LORD, show us favor, for we have our fill of contempt. (123:3)
Shame105 Psalm 127 (127:1-5)
127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5)
102 Psalm 124 (124:1-8)
124:7 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler's snare; the snare was broken and we escaped. (124:7)
Liberation104 Psalm 126 (126:1-6)
126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.(126:1)

5-5-2

109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
  110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
    111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
      112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
        113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
          114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
            115 Psalm 140 (140:1-14)
          116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
        117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
      118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
    119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
  120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
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109 Psalm 131 (131:1-3)
131:3 Israel, hope in the LORD, now and forever.(131:3)
Hope in the LORD121 Psalms 146-150 (146:1-150:6)
146:5 Happy those whose help is Jacobs God, whose hope is in the LORD, their God, (146:5)
110 Psalm 132 (132:1-18)
132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a pledge never to be broken: "Your own offspring I will set upon your throne. (132:11)
The LORD and a king120 Psalm 145 (145:1-21)
145:1 I will extol you, my God and king; I will bless your name forever.(145:1)
111 Psalm 133 (133:1-3)
133:2 Like precious ointment on the head, running down upon the beard, Upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robe.(133:2)
Harvest119 Psalm 144 (144:1-15)
144:13 May our barns be full with every kind of store. (144:13)
112 Psalms 134-137 (134:1-137:9)
134:1 Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD Who stand in the house of the LORD through the long hours of night.(134:1)
Servant of the LORD118 Psalm 143 (143:1-12)
143:12 for I am your servant. (143:12)
113 Psalm 138 (138:1-8)
138:7 Though I walk in the midst of dangers, you guard my life when my enemies rage. (138:7)
In distress117 Psalm 142 (142:1-8)
142:3 Before God I pour out my complaint, lay bare my distress. (142:3)
114 Psalm 139 (139:1-24)
139:8 If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I lie down in Sheol, you are there too. (139:8)
Sheol116 Psalm 141 (141:1-10)
141:7 As when a farmer plows a field into broken clods, so their bones will be strewn at the mouth of Sheol. (141:7)

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