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Every psalm has a type — praise, lament, wisdom, and more. Filter all 150 to find the perfect one for where you are today.

All Psalms · 150 psalms
Psalm 1

The Way of the Righteous

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.

Wisdom
Psalm 2

The Reign of God's Anointed

Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

PraiseAdventureProtection
Psalm 3

A Morning Prayer

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

ProtectionBedtime
Psalm 4

An Evening Prayer

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

BedtimeComfort
Psalm 5

A Morning Plea

In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation.

When AfraidComfortAdventure
Psalm 6

A Prayer for Mercy

The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.

ComfortWhen AfraidBedtime
Psalm 7

God Is a Righteous Judge

O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all who pursue me.

When AfraidComfortWisdom
Psalm 8

God's Glory and Human Dignity

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!

PraiseAdventure
Psalm 9

Praise for God's Justice

Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, O LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You.

GratitudePraise
Psalm 10

A Prayer Against the Oppressor

You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; You strengthen their heart; You incline Your ear.

When AfraidComfort
Psalm 11

God Is My Refuge

The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne.

ProtectionComfortCourage
Psalm 12

A Cry for Help

The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times.

When AfraidComfort
Psalm 13

How Long, O LORD?

But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation.

When AfraidComfort
Psalm 14

The Foolish Heart

The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.

WisdomComfortProtection
Psalm 15

Who May Dwell With God?

He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart.

Wisdom
Psalm 16

The Joy of God's Presence

You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

ProtectionComfortJoy
Psalm 17

A Plea for Justice

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings.

When AfraidComfortProtection
Psalm 18

A Song of Deliverance

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.

ProtectionCourage
Psalm 19

God's Glory in Creation and the Law

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

WisdomPraise
Psalm 20

A Prayer for Victory

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

PraiseAdventureCourage
Psalm 21

Thanksgiving for Victory

Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your might.

PraiseAdventureCourage
Psalm 22

My God, My God, Why?

For He has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; He has not hidden His face from him but has listened to…

ComfortWhen AfraidPraise
Psalm 23

The LORD Is My Shepherd

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

ComfortProtection
Psalm 24

The King of Glory

Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, mighty in battle.

PraiseAdventure