Benefits of the Psalms

Tim Nay

April 9, 2026

Overview of Psalms


Who were the Psalms written by?

David (73)

Asaph (12)

—Nehemiah 11:22 (ESV)

Who were the Psalms written by?
David (73)
Asaph (12)
Sons of Korah (11)
Heman and Ethan (2)

—1 Chronicles 25:1A (ESV)

Who were the Psalms written by?
David (73)
Asaph (12)
Sons of Korah (11)
Heman and Ethan (2)
Solomon and Moses (3)

—I Kings 4:32 (ESV)

Who were the Psalms written by?
David (73)
Asaph (12)
Sons of Korah (11)
Heman and Ethan (2)
Solomon and Moses (3)
Anonymous (49)

How are the Psalms designed?
Collection of 150 poems, psalms and prayers.
The last Psalms, 146-150 begin and end with “Hallelu [praise] -jah [Yahweh]”
Many of them are to be read or sung to music.
Many musical terms are used are to help communicate with us the A.I.M.

SELAH = “to pause; rest; reflect”

Psalm 3:3-4 “But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah”

SHEMINITH = “the eighth”; referring to an 8 string instrument; octave; low bass register

Psalm 6 (Intro)

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David

SHIGGAION = “wandering”; highly emotional; passionate and fervent; an erratic composition

Psalm 7 (intro)
A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite

What are the benefits of reading the Psalms?

Provides us with COMFORT, emotional VALIDATION, and SPIRITUAL guidance.

—Psalm 19:7-11 (ESV)

What are the benefits of reading the Psalms?

Provides us with COMFORT, emotional VALIDATION, and spiritual guidance.
Helps us know we are not ALONE in our struggles.
Deepens our KNOWLEDGE of God.
Reminds us of God’s FAITHFULNESS.

TAKEAWAY: How will you participate in this series?

Join the Psalms Daily Reading Plan
Do a daily S.O.A.P.
Record what your favorite Psalm is and why
Write your own Psalm
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