Psalms

The happiness of the godly.

Kings told to accept the kingdom of Christ.

The security of God’s protection. (A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.)

David reproveth his enemies. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth.)

God favoreth not the wicked. (To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.)

David, by faith, triumpheth. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.)

David prayeth against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocency. (Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the Lord, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.)

God’s glory magnified by his works and love to man. (To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.)

David praiseth God for executing of judgment. (To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.)

David professeth his faith in God.

The providence and justice of God. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

David is comforted with God’s tried promises.

The grace and mercy of God.

Corruption of man — Light of conscience. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

The righteousness of Zion’s children. (A Psalm of David.)

David showeth the hope of life everlasting. (Michtam of David.)

God the defense of the righteous. (A Prayer of David.)

The manifold blessings of God. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul; And he said,)

The creation showeth God’s glory — Prayer for grace. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

Confidence in God’s succor. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

A thanksgiving for blessings. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

David prayeth in great distress, yet he praiseth God. (To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.)

Confidence in God’s grace. (A Psalm of David.)

Of the kingdom of God. (A Psalm of David.)

David’s prayer for remission of sins and for help in affliction. (A Psalm of David.)

David professeth unto God his integrity. (A Psalm of David.)

David sustaineth his faith by prayer. (A Psalm of David.)

David prayeth for the people. (A Psalm of David.)

Princes exhorted to give glory to God. (A Psalm of David.)

David praiseth God for his deliverance. (A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.)

David rejoiceth in God’s mercy, and praiseth him for his goodness. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

Confession and remission of sins. (A Psalm of David, Maschil.)

God’s goodness, power, and providence.

David’s experience — Trust in God — The fear of God. (A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.)

David prayeth for safety. (A Psalm of David.)

Estate of the wicked — Excellency of God’s mercy. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.)

David persuadeth to patience and confidence in God, by the different estate of the godly and the wicked. (A Psalm of David.)

David moveth God to compassion. (A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.)

David’s care of his thoughts. (To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.)

Obedience the best sacrifice. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

God’s care of the poor — David fleeth to God for succor. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

David’s zeal to serve God — His trust in God. (To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.)

David promiseth to serve God joyfully.

Former favor and evils contrasted. (To the chief Musicians, for the sons of Korah, Maschil.)

Christ and his kingdom described. (To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the son of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.)

God the refuge of his people. (To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.)

Christ’s reign on earth. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.)

The situation and glory of Zion. (A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah.)

Resurrection of the dead. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.)

The gathering of the saints — Obedience enjoined.(A Psalm of Asaph.)

Prayer for remission of sins, and the renewal of the Holy Spirit. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.)

David prophesieth the destruction of Doeg. (To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.)

The corruption of natural man. To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.)

Praying for salvation, we promise sacrifice. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphim came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?)

David’s complaint, and prayer for preservation. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.)

David complaineth of his enemies — His confidence in God’s word. (To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.)

David’s trust in God. (To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.)

Wicked judges reproved — Judgment of the wicked. (To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David.)

David prayeth to be delivered from his enemies. (To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.)

David, upon better hope, prayeth for deliverance. (To the chief Musician upon Sushane-duth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand.)

David’s service to God based upon his experience in the promises. (To the chief Musician upon Neginah, a Psalm of David.)

In God only is salvation. (To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.)

David’s desire for God. (David’s Psalm in the wilderness of Judah.)

David’s prayer for deliverance and trust in God. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

The blessedness of God’s chosen. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David.)

God to be praised — Reasons therefor. (To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm.)

A prayer for the universal es tablishment of God’s kingdom. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm orSong.)

An exhortation to praise God for his mercies, and his great works. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.)

David’s affliction — His prayer for deliverance. (To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David.)

David prayeth God for the speedy destruction of the wicked, and preservation of the godly. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring toremembrance.)

David, in faith, prayeth for himself, and against the enemies of his soul — He promiseth constancy.

David showeth the glory of Christ’s kingdom. (A Psalm for Solomon.)

The prophet’s deliverance from temptation — God’s purpose in destroying the wicked and sustaining the righteous. (A Psalm of Asaph.)

The prophet complaineth of the desolation of the sanctuary — Hemoveth God to help. (Maschil of Asaph.)

The prophet praiseth God, and promiseth to execute justice. (To the Chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.)

God’s majesty in the church — Exhortation to serve him reverently. (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.)

The meditations of the psalmist — God’s great and gracious works. (To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.)

An exhortation to learn and teach the law of God — God’s wrathagainst the disobedient. (Maschil of Asaph.)

The desolation of Jerusalem — David prayeth for its deliverance. (A Psalm of Asaph.)

A complaint for Israel — David prayeth for deliverance. (To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim-Eduth, A Psalm of Asaph.)

An exhortation to praise God — God exhorteth to obedience. (To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph.)

A prayer for judgment. (A Psalm of Asaph.)

A prayer against them that oppress. (A Song or Psalm of Asaph.)

Blessedness of communion with God. (To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.)

Return from captivity foretold — Reign of righteousness. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.)

Final triumph of God’s government. (A Prayer of David.)

The glory of Zion. (A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.)

A prayer of complaint. (A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.)

God praised for the establishment of his covenant. (Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.)

The prayer of Moses. (A Prayer of Moses the man of God.)

The security of the Godly.

God’s goodness portrayed. (A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath day.)

The majesty and power of God.

The prophet, calling for justice, teacheth God’s providence — The blessedness of affliction.

An exhortation to praise God.

An exhortation to praise God.

The majesty of God’s power.

All creatures exhorted to praise God. (A Psalm.)

God to be praised in Zion.

An exhortation to praise God with gladness. (A Psalm of praise.)

David maketh a profession of godliness. (A Psalm of David.)

Comfort in the eternity and mercy of God. (A prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the Lord.)

An exhortation to praise God for his mercy. (A Psalm of David.)

Meditations upon the power, providence, and glory of God.

God’s providence over Israel.

The story of Israel’s rebellion, and God’s mercy.

God’s manifold providence illustrated.

David’s confidence in God’s help. (A Song or Psalm of David.)

David complaineth of God’s enemies — Prayeth against them. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

The kingdom, priesthood, and conquest of Christ. (A Psalm of David.)

Men should praise God for his glorious and gracious works.

Godliness hath the promises of this life, and of the life to come.

An exhortation to praise God for his excellency.

An exhortation to fear God.

God is truly glorious, and idols are vanity.

The psalmist professeth his love and duty to God for his deliverance.

An exhortation to praise God.

The psalmist showeth how good it is to trust in God — The coming of Christ.

Sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience. ALEPH

David prayeth for deliverance from the wicked. (A Song of degrees.)

The great safety of the godly. (A Song of degrees.)

David prayeth for the peace of Jerusalem. (A Song of degrees of David.)

Prayer for mercy. (A Song of degrees.)

Israel praiseth God for deliverance. (A Song of degrees of David.)

The safety of trust in God. (A Song of degrees.)

Glory of Zion declared. (A Song of degrees.)

Virtue of God’s blessing. (A Song of degrees for Solomon.)

Sundry blessings which follow them that fear God. (A Song of degrees.)

The security of Israel. (A Song of degrees.)

Patient hope — Redemption sure. (A Song of degrees.)

Humility the surety of hope. (A Song of degrees of David.)

David’s covenant — God’s promises to his people. (A Song of degrees.)

The communion of saints. (A Song of degrees of David.)

An exhortation to praise God. (A Song of degrees.)

An exhortation to praise God — The vanity of idols.

Thanks to God for his mercies.

Constancy in captivity.

David praiseth God for the truth of his word.

God’s power and knowledge everywhere present. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

David prayeth to be delivered from the wicked. (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.)

A prayer for sincerity, and for safety from snares. (A Psalm of David.)

There is comfort in prayer. (Maschil of David; A prayer when he was in the cave.)

Faith strengthened by meditation and prayer. (A Psalm of David.)

A prayer for sundry blessings.(A Psalm of David.)

David’s psalm of praise.

God alone worthy to be praised, and trusted.

Recounts many reasons for praising God.

All creation exhorted to praise God.

God to be praised.

An exhortation to praise God with instrumental music.