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

🙏 Thanksgiving 18

Psalms 9 "[To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.] I will praise {thee}, O LORD, w…" Psalms 18 "[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LO…" Psalms 21 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and…" Psalms 30 "[A Psalm {and} Song {at} the dedication of the house of David.] I will extol thee, O LORD;…" Psalms 34 "[{A Psalm} of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, a…" Psalms 40 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he incline…" Psalms 63 "[A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.] O God, thou {art} my God; earl…" Psalms 68 "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm {or} Song of David.] Let God arise, let his enemies be sca…" Psalms 75 "[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm {or} Song of Asaph.] Unto thee, O God, do we g…" Psalms 92 "[A Psalm {or} Song for the sabbath day.] {It is a} good {thing} to give thanks unto the LO…" Psalms 107 "O give thanks unto the LORD, for {he is} good: for his mercy {endureth} for ever." Psalms 116 "I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice {and} my supplications." Psalms 118 "O give thanks unto the LORD; for {he is} good: because his mercy {endureth} for ever." Psalms 124 "[A Song of degrees of David.] If {it had not been} the LORD who was on our side, now may I…" Psalms 126 "[A Song of degrees.] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them t…" Psalms 129 "[A Song of degrees.] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:…" Psalms 138 "[{A Psalm} of David.] I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing …" Psalms 144 "[{A Psalm} of David.] Blessed {be} the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, {…"

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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.