Psalms by Theme

150 Psalms classified by theme

All 184 🎵 Praise 35 😢 Lament 58 🙏 Thanksgiving 18 📖 Wisdom 13 👑 Royal 7 🤲 Trust 13 💔 Penitential 5 ✝ Messianic 11 🌍 Creation 9 🚶 Pilgrimage 15

🌍 Creation 9

Psalms 8 "[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD our Lord, how excellent {is…" Psalms 19 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the f…" Psalms 24 "[A Psalm of David.] The earth {is} the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and the…" Psalms 29 "[A Psalm of David.] Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength…" Psalms 33 "Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: {for} praise is comely for the upright." Psalms 50 "[A Psalm of Asaph.] The mighty God, {even} the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth fro…" Psalms 65 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm {and} Song of David.] Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in S…" Psalms 104 "Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honou…" Psalms 148 "Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. {Prais…"

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Psalms by Theme show?
This tool organizes the 150 Psalms into 10 thematic categories — such as praise, trust, deliverance, thanksgiving, and lament — making it easy to find a Psalm that matches your current need or mood.
How are the Psalms categorized?
Each Psalm is assigned to one or more thematic categories based on its content. Categories include praise, trust, deliverance, thanksgiving, lament, wisdom, royal, creation, pilgrimage, and prophetic.
Can I read the full Psalm?
Yes. Each Psalm card shows the first verse as a preview and links directly to the full chapter in the Bible reader.
Are the themes translated?
Yes. All theme names and the interface are fully translated into 9 languages. The Psalm text itself comes from the Bible translation matching your language.
What makes Psalms special for study?
Psalms is the Bible's songbook and prayer book — covering the full range of human emotion. Organizing them by theme helps you find the right Psalm for worship, comfort, confession, or celebration.
How many Psalms are in each category?
The number varies by category. Some themes like "praise" contain many Psalms, while others like "royal" contain fewer. Each category shows its count.
Can I use this for worship planning?
Absolutely. Worship leaders and pastors frequently use thematic Psalm groupings to select readings for services. This tool makes that selection process quick and intuitive.
Who wrote the Psalms?
Psalms has multiple authors. David wrote about 73, Asaph wrote 12, the Sons of Korah wrote 11, Solomon wrote 2, and Moses, Heman, and Ethan each wrote 1. About 50 Psalms have no attributed author.