Genre of Psalms

Genre of Psalms

I. Structure

A. Book 1: Psalms 1-41

B. Book 2: Psalms 42-72

C. Book 3: Psalms 73-89

D. Book 4: Psalms 90-106

E. Book 5: Psalms 107-150

II. Authorship

III. Categories of Psalms

A. Psalms of Zion

B. Royal Psalms

C. Hymns

D. Wisdom Psalms

E. Penitential Psalms

F. Imprecatory Psalms

G. Praise Psalms

H. Lament Psalms

1. Address to God

2. Complaint

3. Prayer for help or deliverance

4. Confession of confidence

5. Praise