The wisdom Psalms exhibit similar features including blessing formulas, number sayings, better-than sayings, father-to-son sayings, alphabetic structures, comparisons, and admonitions. Wisdom Psalms contrast the two ways and give practical guidance about our conduct and the fear of the Lord.
Text adapted from 150 Questions about the Psalter by Bradley Johnston.
Listen to the Wisdom Psalms
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That Man Is Blessed (Psalm 1A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Faithfulness |
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Within Your Tent Who Will Reside? (Psalm 15A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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The Skies Above (Psalm 19A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Glory |
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The LORD's Most Perfect Law (Psalm 19B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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I Will at All Times Bless the Lord (Psalm 34B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Refuge |
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O Sons and Daughters, Come (Psalm 34C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Redemption |
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Do Not Be Angry (Psalm 37A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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Wicked Men Against the Righteous (Psalm 37B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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Steps a Man Takes (Psalm 37C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Abundance |
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Though the Wicked Hound the Righteous (Psalm 37D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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Hear This, All Earth's Nations (Psalm 49A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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Let No Fear Disturb Your Peace (Psalm 49B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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Yes, God Is Good to Israel (Psalm 73A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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Then Surely I Have Toiled in Vain (Psalm 73B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Refuge |
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Yet Constantly I Am with You (Psalm 73C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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To God Our Strength (Psalm 81A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Communion |
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Hear, O My People (Psalm 81B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Communion |
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Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place (Psalm 90A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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O Teach Us How to Count Our Days (Psalm 90B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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O Praise the Lord (Psalm 112B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Justice |
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Now to the Lord's House Let Us Go (Psalm 122B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Ascent |
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Unless the Lord Build up the House (Psalm 127A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Ascent |
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Blessed Are All Who Fear the Lord's Name (Psalm 128B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Ascent |
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Come, Bless the Lord (Psalm 134A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Ascent |
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You Searched Me, Lord (Psalm 139A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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Where Can I from Your Spirit Flee? (Psalm 139B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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You Formed My Mind Within the Womb (Psalm 139C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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O That You'd Slay the Wicked, God! (Psalm 139D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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