(Author unknown) The delight of the righteous is in the law of the Lord whose heart is forever established in Him. Not so with the ungodly whose end is separation from all that is holy.

(Author unknown) [A Messianic Psalm. key vs.7.] The coming messianic judgment and eternal reign over all the Earth.

(Of David) A prayer for deliverance from his enemy, thought then to be Absalom, his son. God is stronger than any and all his enemies.

(Of David) Another prayer of David expressing confidence in God's watchful care.

(Of David) David's rising prayer for God's shepherding care.

(Of David) David's cry in his sickness and distress of enemy, possibly from his own sin. God will hear a broken heart poured out to Him in prayer.

(Of David) David's prayer of innocence in his enemy's pursuit of him. God will defend the innocent, judging the heart of every man.

(Of David) [Messianic Psalm. key vs.5] David's declaration of the excellency of God over all His creation who has made man its crown. All, especially man, should praise Him!

(Of David) David's praise for God's victories, encouraging others to do likewise. Man's condition does not go unnoticed. The proud will be brought down and the poor not forgotten.

(Author unknown, some attribute to David as conclusion to #9, which in Hebrew are composed in acrostics using the Hebrew alphabet.) A prayer for denunciation of the oppression of the wicked.

(Of David) [Possibly during his days while at odds with King Saul.] David's appeal for God's justice for the oppressed and judgment for the oppressor.

(Of David) Another appeal as #11.

(Of David) David continues in his destitution caused by his enemies. He awaits his only Redeemer.

(Of David) Universal abomination and wickedness a product of Godless people. A fool is Godless and without God is hopeless! But God will restore those who fear Him.

(Of David) David's portrait of the perfect man as seen by God who will stand in His courts. [See also #37 and Summary on James 1.]

(Of David) [Messianic Psalm. key vs.10] A Davidic prophetic look to the fulfillment of his own desire demonstrated in Christ.

(Of David) Another prayer for God's protection under the shadow of His wings.

(Of David) [Free from Saul, now king of Israel. Recorded also in II Sam.22.] A Psalm of David's acknowledgment to God's gracious Sovereignty.

(Of David) God's glory is declared in all creation and His laws are without error, to the benefit of all. Let man stand in fear!

(Of David) David's trust seen not in corruptible creation, nor the devices of men, but in the Creator Himself who alone can save.

(Of David) David's praise and thanks for God's victory in battle.

(Of David) [Messianic Psalm, continued in #69. Key vs.1a & 18.] Through David's anguish is seen the prophetic suffering of the Saviour.

(Of David) From the heritage of his youth, the shepherd is still seen in this king. Most notable of all Psalms. [A portrait of Christ, the good Shepherd. See John 10.]

(Of David) [Possibly sung while dancing in the streets at the bringing in of the Ark of the Tabernacle. See II Sam.6:14.] David's ecstasy in God's ownership.

(Of David) A prayer from one of David's lowest moments, expressing confidence in his Lord. God's tenderness and mercy is man's best comfort when one's soul is afflicted. He alone is the great Physician.

(Of David) David's prayer of confidence before God.

(Of David) His prayer of acknowledgment that if God be for him none can stand against him. If forsaken by all others, God his ever present companion! This promise, the source of his patience. (See Romans 8.)

(Of David) God is seen as David's Rock of salvation, Strength to his soul, and Shield for his defense. God is his all! And he is all God's!

(Of David) David's appeal for all to praise God's glory seen in the mighty power of His voice.

(Of David) A dedicatory prayer for his new home in Jerusalem after claiming it for Israel's new Capital.

(Of David) David's expressive prayer of confidence in God during his times of desperation, realizing again that neither God's eye nor His mercy ever fails him.

(Of David) [Likely his expression of penitence following God's answer to his prayer of #51.] A soul laid bare from recognized sin to be healed by a forgiving Lord, if sought. A soul's only source of true joy -- God, who can make the heart glad again!

(Author unknown) A need for a new song as God continually meets man with renewed mercies at ever step of his way in life.

(Of David) [Likely after feigning madness before Achish, I Sam.21:13.] David's praise for deliverance. Though given sometimes to his own devices, never once did he think anything other than God would deliver him!

(Of David) David's anathematic prayer for divine judgment upon his enemies who constantly vex him.

(Of David) It is clear to David that the wicked do not fear God as do the righteous.

(Of David) David's formula for becoming a perfect man. [Observe the command verbs: vs. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, (23 and 24 = "walk as ordered in the Lord."), 27, 34, & 37. See also Psalm 15.]

(Of David) A prayer for compassion from deep distress due to a disease likely caused by a sin of some reproach.

(Of David) David's recognition of the frailty of life and his appeal to God as a stranger knowing God's love for one.

(Of David) A new song of praise for God's most recent deliverance. Though a king, he is, like all men, poor and needy before God.

(Of David) Another beatitude of David. God's eye is not only upon the poor, but observes and blesses one who cares for them.

(Of Korah. I Chr.6:37; 9:19) Away from God's house, in a hostile world, the heart of the righteous longs for sweet fellowship with God amidst His people.

(Author unknown, some attribute to Korah) A continuance of the thought of #42.

(Of Korah) Amidst what appears as defeat, God is remembered of old. If sin is to be blamed, then repentance is necessary before victory will be given.

(Of Korah) [Messianic Psalm. key vs.6.] With more than can be attributed to any Earthly king, a clear picture seen of the Messiah's care for His kingdom and bride.

(Of Korah) God amidst His people: a truth of great comfort!

(Of Korah) The kingdom of God. He is highly exalted!

(Of Korah) Zion, the city of God. Great is He to be praised!

(Of Korah) If God owns all, then who is man to be puffed up in his temporary life and riches?

(Of Asaph. I Chr.15:19) God is honored among the righteous, but to the hypocrite, His ways are not seriously considered. Take warning, unlike man, His ways are just and sure!

(Of David) David's prayer for mercy and forgiveness following his transgression with Bathsheba. Sacrifice required from man to appease God is a broken and contrite heart. [See #32 for his sequel.]

(Of David) David: an example of the righteous; and Doeg, his enemy: the unrighteous. [See I Sam.21:7; 22:18; 22:22.]

(Of David) The fool is Godless and the wicked are abominable to Him.

(Of David) Betrayed by the Ziphites to Saul, David cries out for God's deliverance. [See I Sam.23:11.]

(Of David) Betrayed by a friend, likely Ahithophel of II Sam.15:12, David places his trust in God for his surety.

(Of David) In the hands of the Philistines, David is unafraid, trusting not only his soul, but also his present life to God, which to man is more difficult, but with God much less. All things are possible, both spiritual and physical, to one who believes!

(Of David) Again in hiding from Saul, in the cave of Adullam, David expresses confidence in God's mercy and truth prevailing for his freedom. [See I Sam.22:1.]

(Of David) The wicked are bent from birth to evil, some more than others. God will justly judge the hearts of all men.

(Of David) Under surveillance by Saul's men in his own home, David cries out to God again for deliverance in his innocence. [See I Sam.19:11.]

(Of David) At war with Edom and Syria when things were not going well, David makes alliance with no one but God who is able to overcome. [See II Sam.8.]

(Of David) David's prayer for God's shelter while away from the protection of Zion. God is his fortress in a hostile world!

(Of David) Distressed by men, David's confidence in his God remains unceasing. God weighs all men's hearts in His balances. [See Prov.16:2.]

(Of David) Again a prayer for protection by God's sheltering wings while in the wilderness of Judah. His thoughts upon Him alone quench the thirst of his soul!

(Of David) David's prayer for deliverance from his conspirators.

(Of David) A praise for God's goodness faithfully showered upon His creation. The Earth rejoices at His abundant care!

(Author unknown) A prayer and exhortation for international praise for God's universal goodness. Sacrifices from a clean heart alone will He accept.

(Author unknown) God's blessings flow from the people's praises therefore let the kingdom increase, that its praises increase, that the Earth be full of His glory. Let all men rejoice everywhere!

(Of David) One of David's many battle hymns invoking God's leadership with messianic overtones. See vs.18.

(Of David) [Messianic Psalm. key vs.9 and 21.] Like #22, the suffering cry of the king.

(Of David) Another prayer for speedy deliverance, appealing to God's care for the needy.

(Author unknown) A lifelong living witness to God's care and deliverance for the heart who seeks Him and lips that praise Him.

(Of Solomon. I Ki.4:32) [Messianic Psalm. key vs.17.] A prayer of David for his son, Solomon?

(Of Asaph) A perplexity: The suffering of the righteous and the prosperity of the wicked. This is understood through wisdom that comes only from God, sought with a perfect heart.

(Of Asaph) A prayer for desolate Jerusalem. His sanctuary is spoiled. Though God judges the righteous, He will not overlook the ways of the wicked.

(Of Asaph) A praise for the Sovereignty of God. His judgment will be just.