Book of Psalms
The Book of Psalms is the Bible’s songbook: 150 prayers and songs of praise, lament, trust and thanksgiving. Read any Psalm in the King James Version one verse per screen, over a peaceful animated scene, or tap Listen to hear it read aloud.
Most-read Psalms
- Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Psalm 91 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the…
- Psalm 27 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my…
- Psalm 121 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
- Psalm 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the…
- Psalm 3 LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
- Psalm 4 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in…
- Psalm 22 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from…
- Psalm 24 The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
- Psalm 25 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
- Psalm 31 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy…
- Psalm 34 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
- Psalm 35 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight…
- Psalm 37 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of…
- Psalm 51 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude…
- Psalm 82 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
- Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
- Psalm 103 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
- Psalm 119 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
- Psalm 139 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
- Psalm 150 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
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Psalms for every season of life
For comfort, read Psalm 23 or Psalm 34. For protection, Psalm 91 and Psalm 121. For courage, Psalm 27. For forgiveness, Psalm 51. For thanksgiving, Psalm 100 and Psalm 103. For praise, Psalm 150. When you feel far from God, Psalm 22 and Psalm 42 give words to the pain and turn back toward hope.
Frequently asked questions
How many Psalms are in the Bible?
There are 150 Psalms, with 2,461 verses in the King James Version. Psalms is the longest book in the Bible by chapters.
Who wrote the Psalms?
Many writers over several centuries. 73 Psalms have David’s name in their titles; others are credited to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses (Psalm 90) and others, and some have no named author.
What is the longest and the shortest Psalm?
Psalm 119 is the longest, with 176 verses, and the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 117 is the shortest, with just 2 verses.
Which Psalm should I read first?
Psalm 23, “The LORD is my shepherd,” is the best-known and a gentle place to start. Psalm 91 is loved for protection, Psalm 27 for courage, Psalm 121 for help, and Psalm 1 opens the whole book.