First Lines of Every Psalm, Books 3 & 4


 

This is the chart for every first line of the Psalms, Book 3 (Psalms 73-89) and Book 4 (Psalms 90-106). 


Book 3: Psalms 73-89

Ps. 73: “Truly God is good to Israel”

Ps. 74: “O God, why do You cast us off forever?”

Ps. 75: “We give thanks to You, O God”

Ps. 76: “In Judah God is known”

Ps. 77: “I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and He will hear me.”

Ps. 78: “Give ear, O my people, to my teaching”

Ps. 79: “O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance”

Ps. 80: “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel”

Ps. 81: “Sing aloud to God our strength”

Ps. 82: “God has taken His place in the divine council”

Ps. 83: “O God, do not keep silence”

Ps. 84: “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!”

Ps. 85: “LORD, You were favorable to Your land”

Ps. 86: “Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me”

Ps. 87: “On the holy mount stands the city He founded”

Ps. 88: O LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before You”

Ps. 89: “I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD forever”

 

Interesting trends or standouts (thus far): much hearing, yearns for God to hear, & relationship descriptions

The people encouraged/yearning to hear: Ps. 78, 86, along with Ps. 20, 44, 49, 62 and 63

People yearning for God to hear: Ps. 74, 77, 80, 83, 86, 88, along with Ps. 4, 5, 17, 22, 28, 42, 43, 55, 61, 63, 64 and 67

Relationship of God with Israel, etc.: Ps. 73, 76, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 87, along with 65 & 72


Book 4: Psalms 90-106

Ps. 90: “Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.”

Ps. 91: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High…”

Ps. 92: “It is good to give thanks to the LORD”

Ps. 93: “The LORD reigns; He is robed in majesty”

Ps. 94: “O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth!”

Ps. 95: “Oh come, let us sing to the LORD”

Ps. 96: “Oh sing to the LORD a new song”

Ps. 97: “The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice”

Ps. 98: “Oh sing to the LORD a new song”

Ps. 99: “The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble!”

Ps. 100: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!”

Ps. 101: “I will sing of steadfast love and justice”

Ps. 102: “Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to You!”

Ps. 103: “Bless the LORD, O my soul”

Ps. 104: “Bless the LORD, O my soul!”

Ps. 105: “Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name”

Ps. 106: “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good”

 

Interesting trends or standouts (thus far): many repeats, exuberant worship

“The LORD reigns”: Ps. 93, 97 & 99

“Sing (to the LORD a new song)”: Ps. 96 & 98, along with Ps. 81, 89, 95 & 101

“Bless the LORD, O my soul”: Ps. 103 & 104

“Give thanks (to the LORD)”: Ps. 92, 105 & 106, along with Ps. 75

God dwells/establishes: Ps. 90 & 91, along with Ps. 84 & 87

Loud noises/cries to God (other than mere singing): Ps. 100 & 102, along with Ps. 33, 47, 61, 66, 77 & 81

More yearning for God to hear/respond: Ps. 94, 102

Other Attributes/Actions of God (Books 3 & 4): He is good (73, 106), He is known (76), He strengthens (81), He consistently loves (89, 101), a shelter (91), Robed in majesty (93), the God of vengeance (94), He’s just (101)


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