Psalms by Theme

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 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 47 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] O clap your hands, all ye people; …" Psalms 48 "[A Song {and} Psalm for the sons of Korah.] Great {is} the LORD, and greatly to be praised…" Psalms 65 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm {and} Song of David.] Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in S…" Psalms 66 "[To the chief Musician, A Song {or} Psalm.] Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: {a…" Psalms 67 "[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm {or} Song.] God be merciful unto us, and bless…" Psalms 76 "[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm {or} Song of Asaph.] In Judah {is} God known: …" Psalms 84 "[To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] How amiable {are} thy…" Psalms 87 "[A Psalm {or} Song for the sons of Korah.] His foundation {is} in the holy mountains. {for…" Psalms 93 "The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, {wherewi…" Psalms 95 "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation…" Psalms 96 "O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth." Psalms 97 "The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad {thereof}. {m…" Psalms 98 "[A Psalm.] O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right …" Psalms 99 "The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth {between} the cherubims; let the ear…" Psalms 100 "[A Psalm of praise.] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. {praise: or, thanksg…" Psalms 103 "[{A Psalm} of David.] Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, {bless} his ho…" Psalms 104 "Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honou…" Psalms 105 "O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people." Psalms 111 "Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with {my} whole heart, in the assembly of the u…" Psalms 113 "Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. {Prais…" Psalms 114 "When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language;" Psalms 117 "O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people." Psalms 134 "[A Song of degrees.] Behold, bless ye the LORD, all {ye} servants of the LORD, which by ni…" Psalms 135 "Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise {him}, O ye servants of the LOR…" Psalms 136 "O give thanks unto the LORD; for {he is} good: for his mercy {endureth} for ever." Psalms 145 "[David's {Psalm} of praise.] I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name …" Psalms 146 "Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. {Praise ye...: Heb. Hallelujah}" Psalms 147 "Praise ye the LORD: for {it is} good to sing praises unto our God; for {it is} pleasant; {…" Psalms 148 "Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. {Prais…" Psalms 149 "Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, {and} his praise in the congregation of…" Psalms 150 "Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.…"

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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.