Anatomy 101 (Psalms)
Psalm 119:105 says God's word is a lamp to this specific body part.
What are the feet?
In the famous Psalm 23, the writer says God prepares a table for him right in the presence of these people.
Who are his enemies?
This is the most common type of psalm, where the writer cries out to God in times of deep sadness or trouble.
What is a Lament?
In Psalm 23, God is compared to this type of outdoor animal caretaker.
What is a Shepherd?
In Psalm 22, the writer famously asks, "My God, my God, why have you ___ me?"
What is forsaken?
Psalm 34:18 says the Lord is close to those who have this specific organ "broken."
What is the heart?
Psalm 58 asks God to "break the teeth" of the wicked, specifically comparing them to this venomous reptile.
What is a cobra? (snake)
These psalms are "hymns" specifically designed to lift up God's greatness and majesty.
What are Psalms of Praise?
Psalm 18 calls God "my ___, my fortress and my deliverer."
What is a Rock?
In Psalm 13, the author repeatedly asks God "How long?" this many times in the first two verses.
What is four?
In Psalm 139, the writer says God "knit me together" while he was in this place
What is his mother's womb?
In Psalm 3, David wrote the song while literally running away from this person—his own son.
Who is Absalom?
Psalm 119 is the ultimate example of this category, which focuses on teaching God's ways and law.
What is a Wisdom Psalm?
Psalm 42 compares a soul thirsting for God to this animal panting for water.
What is a deer?
Psalm 42 compares the writer’s tears to this, saying they have been his "___day and night."
What is food?
Psalm 32 says that when the writer kept his sins secret, these "wasted away."
What are his bones?
Psalm 55 expresses the sting of being betrayed not by an enemy, but by this type of person.
Who is a close friend?
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."
What is Psalm 19?
In Psalm 91, the writer says we will find refuge under God's "___" like a bird
What are wings? (or feathers)
In Psalm 88, often called the "darkest psalm," the writer ends the poem saying this is his only companion.
What is darkness?
Psalm 17:8 asks God to "Keep me as the ___ of your eye."
What is the apple?
These "Imprecatory" psalms are famous for doing this—asking God to do what to the writer's enemies?
What is judge/curse/destroy them?
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
What is Psalm 51?
Psalm 1 compares a person who delights in God's law to this, planted by streams of water.
What is a tree?
This is the specific term for a psalm where the writer complains to God about their suffering.
What is a Lament?