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Reading the Psalms

Dan•www.readingthepsalms.com

Religion & Spirituality

Poetry comes alive when read aloud! Let’s look at Bible poetry together.

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Episodes

Psalm 34 — How to live a long & happy life

David, saved and protected by God, teaches us hoe to live a long and happy life.

Jul 22, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 34

Psalm 33 — Knowing the Word of God

Knowing God’s word is the key to knowing God.

Jul 16, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 33

Psalm 32 — Forgiveness & Free Will

Such a little psalm touches on so many big ideas!

Jul 14, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 32

Psalm 31 — The Sound of Full Commitment

David is fully committed to the Lord. The words of this psalm are a prayer to the God on which he hopes and depends. Do these words ring true in you?

Jul 09, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 31

Psalm 30 — What has God done for you?

This beautiful psalm of praise speaks thankfulness for God’s works. What has he done for you?

Jul 07, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 30

Psalm 29 — Glorify God’s Words

The voice of the Lord can break a tree. What will his word do to you?

Jun 27, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 29

Psalm 28 — Prayer for Justice

It is in justice that David seeks peace.

Jun 23, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 28

Psalm 27 — Seeking God’s Face

When we seek God’s face we find confidence before our troubles.

Jun 18, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 27

Psalm 26 — Sincere Goodness

David’s words challenge my thoughts about obedience and humility. It’s exciting to think our need to obey as well as God’s willingness to help our obedience.

Jun 16, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 26

Psalm 25 — A prayer for Forgiveness and Help

David’s beautiful words help us recognize how blessed we are to know Jehovah.

Jun 14, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 25

Psalm 24 — Triumphant over Chaos

On what is all creation founded? On what does your life depend?

May 27, 2025•6 min

Psalm 23 — Filled with Peace

What makes this psalm so beloved? What makes it such a comfort? Why do you think we want it read at funerals?

May 26, 2025•4 min

Psalm 22 — Neither Forsaken nor Forgotten

Sometimes it can feel like God is not here for us. Don’t let that feeling take you away.

May 21, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 22

Psalm 21 — God Save the King!

What does David pray for the king?

May 20, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 21

Psalm 20 — Benediction & Blessing

Great words for your prayer. 🙏🏼

May 14, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 20

Psalm 19 — What does the sun say?

What can we learn about God from the heavens?

May 13, 2025•8 min

Psalm 18 — When the Lord comes to help

What is it like when the Lord comes to help?

May 08, 2025•14 min

Psalm 17 — Convinced before God

Of what was David sure? Can one be confident before God?

May 06, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 17

Psalm 16 — Seeking a Blessed Life

What things helps build David’s life to be blessed?

Apr 30, 2025•7 min

Psalm 15 — Want to live in God’s house?

What must a person do to live in God’s house? What must they be like?

Apr 28, 2025•5 min

Psalm 14 — Fools Fail

Foolishness, as God describes it, has a stubborn willfulness to remain in foolish ways.

Apr 25, 2025•5 min

Psalm 13 — How to share sorrows with God

This lament is clear and concise. You can use it, like the Lord’s prayer, as a model for your own prayer and lament.

Apr 23, 2025•6 min

Psalm 12 — Wicked words designed to hurt

People use words to destroy others and lift themselves up. What does God think about that?

Apr 16, 2025•6 min

Psalm 11 — When God is your Foundation

God is an everlasting foundation.

Apr 15, 2025•5 min

Psalm 10 — Describing the Wicked

Does the description of the wicked in this psalm ring true to you?

Apr 11, 2025•7 min

Psalm 9 — Prayer for Justice

God is a good and righteous judge, set apart from our wicked world.

Apr 09, 2025•8 min

Psalm 8 — Mindful of You and I

God gives great blessings to each of us.

Apr 02, 2025•5 min

Psalm 7 — Let the wicked come to an end

Are you willing to stand ready for justice?

Mar 26, 2025•8 min

Psalm 6 — Help with our Sorrows

God give us words to express our sorrows and promises to hear our prayer.

Mar 24, 2025•5 min

Psalm 5 — David Prayed for You

Don’t fall down the slope of selfishness and victimization; learn from David’s prayer.

Mar 19, 2025•7 min

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