Psalms Flashcards

Question

Psalms Chapter 20

Answer 1

**Prayer for the King’s Victory** A prayer for God’s support and deliverance for the king as he goes into battle. Expresses confidence in God’s power and anticipates victory for His anointed.

Answer 2

**Joy and Longing** Expressing joy in God’s strength and blessings, the psalmist concludes with a longing for continued life and favor.

Answer 3

**From Depths to Flickering Hope** A lament filled with anguish and feelings of abandonment by God in suffering, ending with a faint flicker of hope and trust in God’s faithfulness.

Answer 4

**The Lord, My Shepherd** A beautiful metaphor portrays God as a shepherd providing for and guiding his sheep, expressing complete trust in God’s care.

Answer 5

**Earth Belongs to the Lord** Proclaims God’s ownership of the earth and all it contains, celebrating the inheritance of the land by the righteous and praising God’s sovereignty.

Answer 6

**Guidance, Protection, and Forgiveness** A heartfelt plea for God’s guidance, protection, and forgiveness, expressing the desire to follow God’s ways and receive his blessings.

Answer 7

**Confidence in Righteousness** Affirms trust in God’s righteousness and declares innocence, petitioning for continued protection and vindication from false accusations.

Answer 8

**God, My Light and Salvation** Expresses unwavering trust in God as the source of light, salvation, and strength, declaring fearlessness and confidence in God’s presence.

Answer 9

**Justice, Wisdom, and Transience** A plea for God to judge the wicked and reward the righteous, accompanied by reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seeking wisdom from God.

Answer 10

**The Voice of the Lord in a Storm** A powerful description of God’s majesty and power manifested in a storm, leading to praise and awe for God’s control over the natural world.

Answer 11

**Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death** Expresses gratitude for God’s deliverance from illness and the brink of death, acknowledging past transgressions and pleading for continued favor and healing.

Answer 12

**Seeking Refuge in God’s Righteousness** Affirms the psalmist’s righteousness and seeks refuge in God’s character, pleading for vindication and deliverance from deceitful enemies.

Answer 13

**Joy for the Forgiven and Warning to the Wicked** Declares the joy and blessing of forgiveness from God, contrasting it with the consequences for the unrepentant wicked.

Answer 14

**Praise for God’s Goodness and Call to Righteousness** Celebrates God’s goodness, power, and faithfulness, encouraging the practice of righteousness, trusting in God, and offering him praise.

Answer 15

**Trust in God’s Justice** Urges trust in God’s justice and promises, even when His timing is unclear, and pleads for God’s protection of the righteous and deliverance from the wicked.

Answer 16

**Prayer for Vindication and Justice** Laments the attacks and injustices faced by the righteous and pleads for God’s intervention and vindication, expressing confidence in God’s ultimate judgment and the triumph of justice.

Answer 17

**Lament on the Wicked and Trust in God’s Justice** Reflects on the prevalence of evil and injustice while affirming confidence in God’s unwavering justice and His ultimate victory over evil.

Answer 18

**Trust in God and Avoid Envy** Advises against envying the prosperity of the wicked and encourages trust in God’s timing and justice, providing guidance for living a righteous life and trusting in God’s ultimate plans.

Answer 19

**God’s Unfathomable Wisdom and Power** God challenges the psalmist with a series of rhetorical questions highlighting the vastness and complexity of creation, encouraging humility and awe before God’s incomprehensible wisdom and power.

Answer 20

**Accepting Life’s Limitations and Trusting in God** Reflects on the brevity of human life and the limitations of human understanding, ultimately reaffirming trust in God’s wisdom and acceptance of His plans.

Answer 21

**Waiting Patiently for the Lord** Expresses patient trust in God’s deliverance from suffering, acknowledging His intervention and celebrating His faithfulness and power.

Answer 22

**Blessed are the Compassionate** A plea for God’s mercy and protection during illness, acknowledging the importance of showing compassion to others.

Answer 23

**As a Deer Thirsts for Water** A longing for God’s presence and frustration at being excluded from worshipping in the temple due to persecution.

Answer 24

**Vindication from Treacherous Enemies** A renewed plea for God’s intervention against deceitful enemies and a longing for the restoration of joy and fellowship with God.

Answer 25

**A Plea for Deliverance from Past Victories** Recalling God’s past victories on behalf of Israel and pleading for renewed intervention against present enemies.

Answer 26

**A Song of the King’s Majestic Love** Praises the king’s righteous rule, wisdom, and beauty, highlighting God’s anointing and support.

Answer 27

**God is Our Refuge and Strength** Expresses confidence in God’s protection and deliverance even in the face of earthquakes and natural disasters.

Answer 28

**God Reigns Over All the Nations** Proclaims God’s universal kingship and calls for all nations to praise and worship Him.

Answer 29

**A Beautiful City, Mount Zion** Celebrates the beauty and holiness of Jerusalem, the city of God, and the blessings it offers to those who dwell there.

Answer 30

**The Folly of Trusting in Riches** Warns against the fleeting nature of wealth and the ultimate worthlessness of material possessions compared to trusting in God.

Answer 31

**A Call to True Worship** God critiques empty rituals and outward displays of religion, emphasizing the importance of genuine obedience, sacrifice, and gratitude.

Answer 32

**A Plea for Mercy and Renewal After Sin** A heartfelt confession of sin and a plea for God’s forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration.

Answer 33

**The Deceitful Tongue Will Be Silenced** Denounces the wicked who boast in their evil deeds and expresses confidence in God’s justice and ultimate judgment.

Answer 34

**The Folly of Denying God** Declares the foolishness of denying God’s existence and highlights the sinful nature and destructive consequences of such unbelief.

Answer 35

**A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies** Pleads for God’s deliverance from malicious attackers and expresses confidence in His unfailing love and protection.

Answer 36

**Overwhelmed by Anxiety** Expresses overwhelming anxiety and turmoil due to external pressures and pleads for God’s intervention and peace.

Answer 37

**Trust in God Despite Enemies** Affirms unwavering trust in God’s promises and faithfulness despite the presence of enemies and expresses confidence in deliverance.

Answer 38

**A Prayer for Refuge and Deliverance** Pleads for God’s protection and shelter, comparing his enemies to wild animals and expressing confidence in His saving power.

Answer 39

**Do the Wicked Have No Understanding?** Denounces the injustice and corruption of the wicked rulers and pleads for God to intervene and establish justice.

Answer 40

**Deliverance from Enemies Who Deserve Judgment** Cries out to God for protection from relentless enemies and expresses confidence in God’s righteous judgment upon them.

Answer 41

**A Lament for Desolation and a Plea for Restoration** Laments the destruction and suffering brought upon Israel by its enemies and pleads for God’s restoration and vindication.

Answer 42

**Seeking Refuge** Feeling faint and facing enemies, the psalmist cries out to God, seeking refuge and longing for lasting protection in the divine presence.

Answer 43

**Trusting in God Alone** Despite external pressures and fleeting allurements of wealth, the psalmist declares unwavering trust in God, proclaiming him as the source of salvation, honor, strength, and refuge.

Answer 44

**Yearning for God** Deeply thirsting for God’s presence and love, the psalmist expresses longing for a renewed experience of God’s favor and faithfulness.

Answer 45

**Prayer for Protection and Vindication** Facing deceitful and violent enemies, the psalmist pleads with God for protection, calling for their defeat and the vindication of the righteous.

Answer 46

**Praise for God’s Provision** The psalmist praises God for answering prayers, forgiving sins, and providing for his people, inviting all to come and experience his goodness.

Answer 47

**A Call to Worship and Thanksgiving** The psalmist exhorts all nations to praise God for his marvelous deeds, recounting his saving power and calling for offerings and thankful hearts.

Answer 48

**Blessing for the Nations** The psalmist prays for God’s blessing to reach all nations, bringing them knowledge of him, peace, and joy.

Answer 49

**God’s Mighty Victories** The psalmist recounts God’s past victories over his enemies and expresses confidence in his continued power and protection.

Answer 50

**Deliverance from Distress** Facing deep personal struggles and betrayal, the psalmist pleads for God’s deliverance from his distress, expressing hope in his steadfast love and faithfulness.

Answer 51

**A Cry for Urgent Help** In desperate need of immediate help, the psalmist cries out to God for swift salvation and asks for the shame of his enemies to turn back upon them.

Answer 52

**In You, Lord, I Take Refuge** Throughout life’s challenges, the psalmist expresses unwavering trust in God’s protection and faithfulness, seeking refuge in him from youth to old age.

Answer 53

**A Prayer for a Just Ruler** The psalmist prays for a king who rules with justice and righteousness, bringing prosperity and peace to his people, especially the vulnerable and oppressed.

Answer 54

**The Paradox of Prosperity** Questioning why the wicked often seem to prosper while the righteous suffer, the psalmist ultimately affirms God’s justice and the eventual downfall of the wicked.

Answer 55

**Lament for a Desolated Temple** Recalling the destruction of the temple, the psalmist laments its devastation and pleads with God to restore his dwelling place and his people.

Answer 56

**Praise for God’s Sovereignty** The psalmist praises God for his sovereignty, acknowledging his power to exalt and humble, and trusting in his righteous judgment.

Answer 57

**God’s Majesty and Power** The psalmist declares God’s awesome power and majesty, recounting his past victories and expressing confidence in his continued protection.

Answer 58

**In Times of Trouble, I Remember God** Despite facing personal struggles and questioning God’s presence, the psalmist recounts past experiences of God’s goodness and finds renewed hope in his faithfulness.

Answer 59

**Retelling God’s Mighty Deeds** The psalmist urges future generations to remember and learn from the history of God’s works, recounting his mighty acts, faithfulness, and warnings to his people.

Answer 60

**Lament for Jerusalem’s Destruction** The psalmist laments the destruction of Jerusalem and pleads with God for mercy, restoration, and vengeance against their enemies.

Answer 61

**A Plea for Restoration** Calling God the Shepherd of Israel, the psalmist pleads for him to restore his people’s prosperity and favor, comparing them to a struggling vineyard.

Answer 62

**A Call to Worship and Obedience** A joyous call to worship God, followed by a reminder of past deliverance and a lament for Israel’s disobedience.

Answer 63

**A Plea for Justice** A call for God to judge the corrupt and defend the oppressed.

Answer 64

**A Prayer for Protection from Enemies** A plea for God to intervene and scatter those who plot against his people.

Answer 65

**Longing for the House of God** A psalm expressing deep longing for the presence of God in his temple.

Answer 66

**A Prayer for Restoration and Steadfast Love** A petition for God’s continued favor, forgiveness, and restoration.

Answer 67

**A Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance** A plea for deliverance from trouble, protection, and guidance from God.

Answer 68

**The City of God** A celebration of Jerusalem as the city of God and a haven for his people.

Answer 69

**A Cry of Desperation** A desperate plea for God’s help in the midst of deep sorrow and isolation.

Answer 70

**An Unfailing Covenant** A song of praise for God’s faithfulness and his everlasting covenant with David.

Answer 71

**The Brevity of Life and the Need for Wisdom** A meditation on the brevity of life and a plea for God’s wisdom and mercy.

Answer 72

**Security in God’s Protection** A declaration of trust and security in God’s protection and care.

Answer 73

**A Song for the Sabbath** A call to praise God for his creation and his faithfulness throughout history.

Answer 74

**The Eternal King** A declaration of God’s sovereignty and power over all creation.

Answer 75

**A Call for Justice and Vengeance** A plea for God to act as a righteous judge and avenge the oppressed.

Answer 76

**A Call to Worship and Praise** An invitation to joyful worship and praise of God, the creator and sustainer of all.

Answer 77

**A Song for the New Creation** A song of praise for God’s majestic rule and the coming of his kingdom.

Answer 78

**The Lord Reigns Supreme** A declaration of God’s universal kingship and his righteous judgment.

Answer 79

**A New Song for the Lord** A song of praise for God’s saving acts and his righteousness displayed to all nations.

Answer 80

**The Lord is King, Let the Earth Tremble** A call to worship the holy and righteous God, the king who judges fairly.

Answer 81

**A Psalm of Thanksgiving** A call to joyful worship and thanksgiving to God, the good shepherd of his people.

Answer 82

**A Commitment to Integrity** King David vows to live with integrity, rejecting evil and associating with the faithful.

Answer 83

**A Cry for Help in Suffering** The psalmist expresses despair and longing for God’s deliverance from their affliction.

Answer 84

**A Song of Gratitude for God’s Mercy** The psalmist praises God for his unfailing love, forgiveness, and provision.

Answer 85

**A Hymn to God the Creator** This psalm celebrates the beauty and majesty of God’s creation, highlighting his power and wisdom.

Answer 86

**A Call to Remember God’s Mighty Deeds** The psalmist urges people to remember God’s faithfulness and the wonders he has done throughout history.

Answer 87

**A Confession of Israel’s Sin and Plea for Forgiveness** The psalmist acknowledges the Israelites’ repeated acts of rebellion and pleads for God’s continued mercy.

Answer 88

**A Song of Thanksgiving for Deliverance** This psalm expresses gratitude for God’s rescue of his people from various hardships.

Answer 89

**A Prayer for Victory and Confidence in God** The psalmist expresses confidence in God’s power to grant victory and declares unwavering faith and praise.

Answer 90

**A Plea for Vindication from Enemies** The psalmist, facing persecution, implores God to judge his enemies and vindicate him.

Answer 91

**The Priestly Kingship of the Messiah** This psalm proclaims the everlasting power and authority of the coming Messiah, who is both king and priest.

Answer 92

**Wholehearted Praise for God’s Works** The psalmist extols God’s wondrous deeds and expresses joy in reflecting on his character and creation.

Answer 93

**The Blessings of the Righteous** This psalm describes the blessings bestowed upon those who fear God and live righteously.

Answer 94

**A Call to Praise God, the Exalted One** The psalmist urges all people to praise God, emphasizing his supreme power and everlasting love.

Answer 95

**The Exodus: A Reminder of God’s Power** This psalm recounts the Israelites’ miraculous escape from Egypt, highlighting God’s power and majesty.

Answer 96

**Not to Us, But to Your Name Be the Glory** The psalmist declares that all glory belongs to God, not to human beings, for his acts of deliverance and faithfulness.

Answer 97

**Gratitude for Answered Prayers and Deliverance** The psalmist expresses heartfelt gratitude to God for answered prayers, deliverance from death, and the opportunity to continue serving him.

Answer 98

**A Call to All Nations to Praise God** This brief psalm urges all nations to join in praising God for his unfailing love and faithfulness.

Answer 99

**Thanksgiving for God’s Salvation** The psalmist offers thanksgiving for God’s saving grace and celebrates his victory and power.

Answer 100

**Meditation on God’s Law** This longest psalm explores the beauty and importance of God’s law, expressing the psalmist’s longing to understand and obey it.

Answer 101

**A Cry for Help from Oppressive Neighbors** The psalmist cries out to God for protection from malicious and deceitful neighbors.

Answer 102

**Trust in God’s Protection** In times of need, the psalmist looks to God for help, acknowledging that their strength comes from the Creator who made heaven and earth.

Answer 103

**Joyful Pilgrimage** The psalmist expresses joy at going to Jerusalem, the city of the Lord, where the tribes gather to worship and celebrate God’s presence.

Answer 104

**Looking to God for Mercy** The psalmist pleads with God for mercy, comparing their situation to a servant looking to their master for compassion.

Answer 105

**Deliverance from Trouble** The psalmist recounts how God saved them from overwhelming enemies, expressing gratitude for the Lord’s intervention.

Answer 106

**Trusting God’s Steadfast Love** The psalmist affirms their trust in God’s unfailing love and promises, comparing the righteous to Mount Zion, which remains firm and secure.

Answer 107

**Joyful Restoration** The psalmist, filled with joy, describes how God restored their fortunes after a period of hardship, comparing it to a dream come true.

Answer 108

**Blessings on the Family** The psalmist emphasizes that true success and happiness come from God’s blessing, highlighting the importance of a family built on God’s principles.

Answer 109

**Blessings of Fearing God** The psalmist describes the abundant blessings that come to those who fear God and walk in his ways.

Answer 110

**Persistent Oppression** The psalmist recounts the long history of suffering inflicted by their enemies, yet expresses hope and trust in God’s justice.

Answer 111

**From the Depths I Cry** Out of deep despair and anguish, the psalmist cries out to God for forgiveness and deliverance, pleading for his unfailing love.

Answer 112

**Finding Peace in Humility** The psalmist expresses humility and contentment, comparing their soul to a weaned child.

Answer 113

**A Promise to Build the Temple** David recalls his vow to build a temple for the Ark of the Covenant and expresses his joy at finding a suitable location.

Answer 114

**The Blessing of Unity** The psalmist praises the unity of God’s people, comparing it to fragrant oil and refreshing dew.

Answer 115

**A Song for Temple Guards** A call to praise God throughout the night by the temple guards.

Answer 116

**God’s Power and Faithfulness** The psalmist praises God’s power over creation and his faithfulness to Israel.

Answer 117

**A Song of Thanksgiving** A call to give thanks to God for his enduring love and faithfulness throughout history.

Answer 118

**Longing for Home in Exile** The Israelites in exile express their longing for Jerusalem and their refusal to sing their songs of praise in a foreign land.

Answer 119

**Gratitude for Deliverance** The psalmist expresses gratitude to God for deliverance and his promise to fulfill his purposes.

Answer 120

**God’s All-Knowing Presence** The psalmist acknowledges that God knows them completely, inside and out, and offers praise for his amazing design.

Answer 121

**A Prayer for Protection from the Wicked** The psalmist prays for protection from the wicked and their schemes.

Answer 122

**A Commitment to Upright Living** The psalmist declares their commitment to following God’s word and avoiding evil company.

Answer 123

**A Cry for Help in Distress** The psalmist cries out to God for help and deliverance from their enemies.

Answer 124

**A Plea for Forgiveness and Renewal** The psalmist pleads for God’s forgiveness and renewal, confessing their weakness and dependence on him.

Answer 125

**A Song of Praise for Victory** The psalmist praises God for granting victory over their enemies and acknowledges his dependence on him.

Answer 126

**A Hymn of Praise for God’s Greatness** The psalmist offers a hymn of praise for God’s greatness, majesty, and faithfulness.

Answer 127

**Praise God Throughout Life** A call to praise God throughout all of life, acknowledging his power and contrasting him with the fleeting nature of humanity.

Answer 128

**A Song of Restoration and Praise** A song of praise to God for restoring Jerusalem and his creation, with a call to join in the celebration.

Answer 129

**A Call to Universal Praise** A call for all creation, from the highest heavens to the earth, to praise God.

Answer 130

**A Song of New Praise** The psalmist calls for a new song of praise to God, sung by his faithful people with instruments of joy.

Answer 131

**A Final Call to Praise** A concluding call to praise God with everything one has, from all corners of the earth.

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