The Psalms are the prayer book of the Bible. 150 songs and prayers in which people bring everything before God: trust, fear, anger, gratitude, joy. Here you will find 25 of the most beautiful Psalm verses, sorted by trust, lament, and praise.
Psalms of Trust
The best-known Psalm verses – often used for baptisms, confirmations, and funerals.
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1Good ShepherdChildren
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4Good ShepherdMourning
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He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say unto the LORD, He is my refuge, my fortress, and my God; in him will I trust; he shall be my salvation.
Psalm 91:1-2ProtectionAlmighty
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I lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, that made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2DependenceMountains
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Yea, thou shalt encompass me and keep me safe.
Psalm 139:5School EnrollmentFirst Communion
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The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1ProtectionFear
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God is our confidence and strength. A help in the great troubles that have beset us.
Psalm 46:2ProtectionComforter
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My soul shall be still before God.
Psalm 62:2Confirmation VersesEvening and Night
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For with thee will I lay waste the host of the enemy, and with my God will I leap over the wall.
Psalm 18:30Overcoming
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Commit thy way unto the LORD, and trust in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Psalm 37:5TrustNew Beginning
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Thou shewest me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there is pleasures continually.
Psalm 16:11LonelinessJoy
Psalms of Lament
The Psalms allow us to express pain and questions as well.
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LORD, how long wilt thou forget me? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Psalm 13:2Dry SeasonsAnswered Prayer
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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? I cry; but my help is far from me.
Psalm 22:2Good FridaySuffering
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Why art thou disquieted, my soul, and why art thou so troubled within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise him, because he hath helped me with his countenance.
Psalm 42:6HopeCourage to Live
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Out of the depths I cry unto thee, O LORD.
Psalm 130:1
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LORD, be gracious unto me; for I am afraid; my form is utterly and utterly cast down, even my soul and my body.
Psalm 31:10IllnessCourage to Live
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I am so weary of sighing; I water my couch with my tears, and I flood my bed with my weeping.
Psalm 6:7SufferingHeartbreak
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LORD, God, my Savior, I cry unto thee day and night.
Psalm 88:2
Psalms of Praise
Praise that comes from wonder and gratitude.
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Praise the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, and bless his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul; and forget not his benefits.
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Let all the world make and shew forth gladness unto the LORD. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his countenance with rejoicing!
Psalm 100:1-2Joy
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Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
Psalm 150:6Praise
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O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth, thou who art praised in heaven!
Psalm 8:2Glory
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The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth the work of his hands.
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This is the day which the LORD hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24First CommunionJoy
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I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 34:2Praise
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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What Are the Psalms?
The Book of Psalms contains 150 songs, prayers, and poems that were composed over many centuries. Many are attributed to David, others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, or Moses. They were sung in the temple and remain the prayer book of Jews and Christians to this day. Martin Luther called the Psalter “a little Bible” because it contains everything that is in the entire Bible – in the form of prayer.
Psalms for Every Situation in Life
What makes the Psalms special is their honesty. Alongside songs of praise are laments such as “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:2) – words that Jesus prayed on the cross. Yet almost every lament ends in trust. If you do not know how to pray, you can simply read a Psalm aloud. For beginners, Psalm 23 (trust), Psalm 121 (protection on the road), Psalm 139 (God knows me), and Psalm 103 (thanksgiving) are good places to start. Find out more about Bible verses about the Good Shepherd, Bible verses as a traveler’s blessing, and Bible verses for praising God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-known Psalm?
Psalm 23 (“The LORD is my shepherd”). Psalm 91, Psalm 121, and Psalm 139 are also very well known.
How many Psalms are there?
The Book of Psalms contains 150 Psalms. The longest is Psalm 119, with 176 verses, and the shortest is Psalm 117, with two verses.
