Psalms study section

Psalms key verses

Seven verses capture the heart of the Psalms, from delight in God’s law to the closing summons to praise.

Seven anchor verses

Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
The blessed, Word-shaped life that opens the Psalter

Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
God revealed in creation

Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Trust in the shepherding care of God

Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
The cry of true repentance

Psalm 110:1 “The LORD says to my Lord: ’Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’”
The reigning Messiah

Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Delight in the Word of God

Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!”
The Psalter’s closing summons to praise

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