An afflicted worshiper laments with unflinching honesty, then pivots to God’s throne, Zion’s rebuilding, and a future assembly of praise. Psalm 102 steadies hope by confessing that while creation wears out, the Lord remains the same and keeps his people.
Psalm 101 turns royal policy into worship, moving from household holiness to civic justice. This study traces David’s vows and points to the greater King whose love and justice will cleanse the city forever.
Psalm 100 opens the gates of worship to the world and anchors joy in truth. This study follows its movement from knowledge to gratitude to public praise.
Psalm 99 proclaims the Lord’s present reign and thrice affirms his holiness, uniting justice, mercy, and answered prayer. This study traces that theme from Sinai to Zion and shows how worship at his footstool forms a just and hopeful people.
Psalm 98 calls for a new song because God’s holy arm has worked salvation and made it known to the nations. It ends with creation’s joy that the righteous Judge is coming to rule the world with equity.
Psalm 97 begins with “The Lord reigns” and unfolds holy presence, the fall of idols, and Zion’s gladness. It calls those who love the Lord to hate evil and promises guarded lives, light, and joy under his rule.
Psalm 96 calls the church to sing a new song and to declare God’s salvation among the nations. It anchors public witness in the Creator’s reign and ends with creation’s joy that the righteous Judge is coming.
Psalm 95 pairs exuberant praise with humble kneeling and an urgent “today.” It warns against hardening the heart and invites responsive faith that enters God’s promised rest.
Psalm 94 calls on the Judge of the earth to act while teaching the faithful to receive discipline, find consolation, and take refuge in God. It steadies public courage and personal trust until judgment stands again on righteousness.
Psalm 93 proclaims the Lord’s eternal kingship that stills the seas and steadies creation. It calls worshipers to trust, obey steadfast statutes, and adorn his house with holiness.
Psalm 92 anchors the week in worship. It unmasks the grasslike surge of the wicked and promises palm-and-cedar flourishing to those planted in God’s courts, bearing fruit even in old age and proclaiming that the Lord is upright.
Psalm 91 invites believers to make the Lord their dwelling and to meet real dangers with real promises. It guards against presumption, calms fear, and steadies hearts with the Lord’s own pledge to be with his people and show them salvation.
Psalm 90 frames brief human life under the everlasting God and turns realism into prayer for wisdom, compassion, joy, and durable work. It steadies pilgrims for honest living and hopeful labor in the light of his steadfast love.
Maskils are instructive psalms that teach through worship. From confession to history and lament, they form wise hearts by joining truth to song and guiding God’s people in every season.
Psalm 89 binds praise to God’s sworn promise to David and then dares to lament when that promise seems buried under defeat. It trains believers to pray the oath back to God and to wait for the King who keeps his word.