Psalms 76-150
Psalms 1-75 We hope you will enjoy the inspirational words via this
section dedicated to Psalms 76-150.
These online words to Psalms 76-150 may be printed and used to
create your own personalised Prayer book with a personal collection of prayers which are suitable for different occasions. Choose from
our collection of Psalms 76-150 and the words which are inspirational, spiritual and joyful.
Psalms
1-75 - King James Version of the Bible
The Psalms 1 - 75 are taken
from the King James Version of the Bible, originally known as
the Authorized Version which was first published in the year
1611. Full text can be found in the Online Bible.
Christian traditions vary and the Protestant translations
of the Psalms are based on the Hebrew numbering. An individually
printed volume of Psalms for use in Christian religious rituals
is called a Psalter.
The Book
of Psalms The Book of Psalms consists of 150 psalms. Each of the Psalms
constitutes a sacred or religious song or chant. One of the most
famous psalms in this section is Psalm 51 which is said to have
been composed by David after Nathan upbraided him over Bathsheba
and Uriah. However the the best known of all the Psalms is Psalm
23:
The Lord is my shepherd. Other famous psalms in this section
are Psalms 32, 46, 51 and 69.
Popular Psalms The most popular Psalms are the
23rd
Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd and 51:
Have mercy on me O God (the Miserere). 23: The Lord is my
shepherd has a strong message of comfort and is often chosen to
be read during Funeral Services. 51: Have mercy on me O God (the
Miserere) is read in the sacrament of repentance or confession.
Psalms -
The Book of David The Book of Psalms is also referred to as the Book of David.
David reigned over Judah and Israel was the second king of the
united Kingdom of Israel. King David is credited with the
authorship of many of the Psalms and the psalm collection is
therefore often referred to as the Book of David.
Forms or
Groups of Psalms Psalms have been divided into groups which have similar content.
The main forms of Psalms consist of the following groups:
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Hymns
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Individual Laments
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Community Laments
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Songs of Trust
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Individual
Thanksgiving Psalms
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Royal Psalms
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Wisdom Psalms
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Pilgrimage Psalms
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Liturgy Psalms
Other forms or types of
Psalms have been grouped as follows:
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Songs of Zion
Psalms 48, 76, 84, 87, 122, 134
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Historical Litanies
Psalms 78, 105, 106, 135, 136
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Pilgrim Liturgies
Psalms 81, 21
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Entrance Liturgies
Psalms 15, 24
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Judgment Liturgies
Psalms 50, 82
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