General Knowledge
The Psalms are divided into this many distinct books, representing a compositional feature that's evident as early as the 1st-Century AD.
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The Lord is my _____; I shall not want. (Ps. 23:1)
Shepherd
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
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"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer." (Ps. 19:14) is inscribed on the parliament building for this country, which shares its southern border with the United States.
Canada
This type of Psalm is represented by a description of a negative situation, followed by petition and statements of faith.
"O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me."
Lament
At least 73 Psalms are attributed to this author, a royal figure who lived in the 10th-Century BC.
David
As a _____ pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. (Ps. 42:1)
Deer
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
8
"Preserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put my trust." (Ps. 16:1) is printed on a stained glass window which contains a depiction of George Washington in prayer, lying within the chapel for this body of government, the larger of the two legislative bodies.
House of Representatives
This type of Psalm is represented by statements of faith and hope, typically pointing out the unique strength of God.
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer."
Confidence
This author, writing as early as the 15th-Century BC, wrote a single Psalm, Psalm 90, and represents the earliest known author in the book.
Moses
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me _____? (Ps. 13:1)
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
2
"The heavens declare the Glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork." (Ps. 19:1) is inscribed on the walls of this library, founded by John Adams in 1800.
Library of Congress
This type of Psalm is focused on recalling past situations in which God showed favor to the psalmist; this recollection is typically followed by praise.
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears."
Thanksgiving
Psalm 51 is David's response following the incident with Bathsheba, only after being confronted by this 10th-Century prophet who compared David to a thief in 2 Samuel 12.
Nathan
My God, my God, why have you _____ me? (Ps. 22:1)
Forsaken
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness!
30
"The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." (Ps. 19:9) is etched into the north wall of this monument which commemorates the 16th president of the United States.
Lincoln Memorial
This type of Psalm is focused on the analysis of good and evil, particularly emphasizing God's response to good and evil within the context of covenant relationship.
"Truly you set them in slippery places; you make them fall to ruin."
Wisdom
Psalms 41, 72, 89, and 106 have this unique name, each ending with a benediction and preceding the introduction of a new section.
"Seam Psalms"
From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the _____ that is higher than I. (Ps. 61:2)
Rock
Then the earth reeled and rocked; the foundations also of the mountains trembled and quaked, because he was angry.
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"Open thine mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law." (Ps. 119:18) is inscribed onto the front of Royce Hall at this four-letter university residing in Los Angeles.
UCLA
This type of Psalm is typified by reflection upon the Davidic kingship, demonstrating God's eternal sovereignty and often providing prophetic statements that point to Jesus.
"Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son."
Royal