1. Psalm Summaries “ David … the sweet psalmist of Israel” 2 Samuel 23:1

2. Psalm 1-5: Summary PsalmKey Verse(s)Classification 1: Righteous and wicked contrasted 1:6Didactic 2: The reign of Jehovah’s anointed 2:2Messianic 3: Morning prayer of trust in God 3:5Lament / Trust 4: Evening prayer of trust in God 4:8Lament / Trust 5: Judgment upon the wicked 5:10Lament / Imprecatory 2

3. Psalm 6-10: Summary PsalmKey Verse(s)Classification 6: Mercy in time of trouble 6:2Lament 7: God’s righteous judgment 7:11Lament 8: Jehovah’s glory and man’s honor 8:3-4Praise 9: The Lord judges the world 9:8Acrostic / Lament 10: The wicked described and destroyed 10:15Acrostic / Lament 3

4. Psalm 11-15: Summary PsalmKey Verse(s)Classification 11: Jehovah is a refuge and judge 11:1,5Lament / Trust 12: Jehovah helps the needy 12:1,5Lament / Trust 13: Help with enemies 13:1-2Lament / Trust 14: Folly and wickedness 14:1Didactic / instruction 15: The citizen of Zion described 15:1Didactic / instruction 4

5. Psalm 16-20: Summary PsalmKey Verse(s)Classification 16: The Lord is my all 16:2Trust / Messianic 17: Protection from enemies 17:8-9Lament / Trust 18: God save the king 18:50Thanksgiving / Royal 19: God’s world, word, and worker 19:1, 7, 11Didactict / instruction 20: Praying before the battle 20:1, 6, 9Prayer (Petition) / Royal 5

6. Psalm 21-25: Summary PsalmKey Verse(s)Classification 21: Praise after the battle 21:2Praise / Royal 22: Anguish and praise 22:1, 22Trust / Messianic 23: The Lord is my shepherd 23:1Didactic / instruction 24: Jehovah the king of glory 24:7Didactic / Praise 25: Waiting upon the Lord 25:3, 5, 21Trust / Lament 6