In an earlier post, you can see a list of 7 primary categories for the Psalms. My goal for each Psalm is to:
1. Categorize
2. Give a brief description
3. List any Old Testament passages that are related
4. List any New Testament quotations
5. Give the author of each Psalm where possible
In the initial work I am using Excel so that the information will be sortable. This feature will be particularly useful when the project is completed. Unfortunately for some reason I cannot upload the Excel File. If you would like it, I can email it to me if you drop a note in the comments section. For now, I will put the first 10 Psalms here as table and you can print it out as a PDF file by clicking here psalms-categorized.
| Ps. | Category |
Description |
OT Ref. |
NT Ref. |
Author |
| 1 | Righteous and Wicked Contrasted |
The blessed longevity of the righteous contrasted with the destruction of the wicked. |
David – most likely |
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| 2 | Messianic |
The Messiah’s Kingdom – all who are wise submit to Him. He will judge the rebellious. |
Acts 4:25-26, 13:33, Hebrews 1:5, 5:5, Rev. 2:26-27 |
David |
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| 3 | Prayer for help |
David asks God to save him from his enemies |
Possibly about Absalom’s rebellion 2 Sam 15 – 18 |
David |
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| 4 | Worship and Thanksgiving |
In storms of adversity it is God who gives peace. Particulary vs 6-8 can be used to help one sleep in peace. |
Ephesians 4:26 |
David |
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| 5 | Righteous and Wicked Contrasted |
God takes no pleasure in the works of the wicked. God is the defender of those who trust in Him. |
Romans 3:13 |
David |
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| 6 | Prayer for help |
Have you ever asked, “How long?” A psalm of deep distress and anguish of heart ends with confidence in God who has heard. |
David |
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| 7 | Prayer for help |
David asks God for help. He asserts his righteousness in contrast with the wickedness of his enemies |
This Psalm refers to David’s dealings with Cush who was a Benjaminite. Their is no other OT ref. |
David |
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| 8 | Messianic |
We as humans are given dominion over creation However because of the fall we do not enjoy this position. Jesus has this position and will restore us. |
Genesis 1:26-31 |
Matthew 21:16, I Cor. 15:20-28, Hebrews 2:6-10 |
David |
| 9 | Righteous and Wicked Contrasted |
The righteous works of God are praised, the wicked are warned of judgment, those in trouble have the Lord as a refuge |
David |
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| 10 | Prayer for help |
David asks God to take note of and judge those who oppress the innocent and committ murder. |
Romans 3:14 |
David |
