Old Testament · 150 chapters
Psalms
Author
Multiple authors, chiefly David
Written
Composed over several centuries, roughly 1000-400 BC
Themes
Prayer · Worship · Lament · Trust
Psalms is a collection of 150 prayers and songs — praise, lament, thanksgiving, and confession — written to be read, prayed, and sung rather than read straight through as narrative.
Outline
Book IPsalms 1-41
Book IIPsalms 42-72
Book IIIPsalms 73-89
Book IVPsalms 90-106
Book VPsalms 107-150
Where to begin
Psalm 23 (trust), Psalm 51 (confession), and Psalm 139 (God's presence) are the most commonly recommended starting points.