Proverbs 6; Proverbs 7; Proverbs 8; Proverbs 9; Proverbs 10; Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12
6. Six things that the Lord hates are named—Those who commit adultery destroy their own souls. 7. An immoral woman leads a man to destruction as an ox to the slaughter—The house of an adulterous woman is the way to hell. 8. Wisdom is greatly to be desired—The Lord and the sons of men possessed wisdom in the premortal life. 9. Rebuke a wise man and he will love you—The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom—The guests of an immoral woman are in the depths of hell. 10. A wise son makes a glad father—The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life—He who utters slander is a fool—The desire of the righteous will be granted. 11. The state and rewards of the righteous and the wicked are contrasted—When a wicked man dies, his expectations perish—He who wins souls is wise. 12. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband—The way of a fool is right in his own eyes—Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.
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Psalms 147; Psalms 148; Psalms 149; Psalms 150
147. Praise the Lord for his power—His understanding is infinite—He sends his commandments, his word, his statutes, and his judgments unto Israel. 148. Let all things praise the Lord: men and angels, the heavenly bodies, the elements and the earth, and all things thereon. 149. Praise the Lord in the congregation of the Saints—He will beautify the meek with salvation. 150. Praise God in his sanctuary—Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Proverbs 1; Proverbs 2; Proverbs 3; Proverbs 4; Proverbs 5
1. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge—If sinners entice you, do not consent—Those who hearken to wisdom will dwell safely. 2. The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding—Walk in the way of good men. 3. Write mercy and truth upon the tablet of your heart—Trust in the Lord—Honor him with your substance—Whom the Lord loves he corrects—Happy is the man who finds wisdom. 4. Keep the Lord’s commandments and live—With all your getting, get understanding—Go not in the way of evil men. 5. Those who associate with immoral women will go down to hell—Rejoice with the wife of your youth.
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Psalms 135; Psalms 136; Psalms 137; Psalms 138; Psalms 139; Psalms 140;
Psalms 141; Psalms 142; Psalms 143; Psalms 144; Psalms 145; Psalms 146
135. Praise and bless the Lord—Our Lord is above all gods; idols cannot see, hear, or speak. 136. Give thanks unto God for all things, for his mercy endures forever. 137. A Psalm of David. While in captivity, the Jews wept by the rivers of Babylon—Because of sorrow, they could not bear to sing the songs of Zion. 138. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. David praises the Lord for his loving kindness and truth—He worships toward the holy temple. 139. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. David says that the Lord knows all man’s thoughts and doings—He asks, Where can man go to escape from the spirit and presence of the Lord?—Man is fearfully and wonderfully made. 140. A Psalm of David. David prays for deliverance from his enemies—The Lord maintains the cause of the poor and afflicted. 141. Maschil [a psalm of instruction] of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. David pleads with the Lord to hear his prayers—The reproof of the righteous is a kindness. 142. A Psalm of David. David prays for preservation from his persecutors. 143. A Psalm of David. David prays for favor in judgment—He meditates on the Lord’s works and trusts in him. 144. David’s Psalm of praise. David blesses the Lord for deliverance and temporal prosperity—Happy is that people whose God is the Lord. 145. David proclaims the greatness and majesty of God—The Lord is good to all—His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom—He is near to all who call upon him, and he preserves those who love him. 146. Happy are they whose hope is in the Lord—The Lord frees the prisoners, loves the righteous, and reigns forever.
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Psalms 120; Psalms 121; Psalms 122; Psalms 123; Psalms 124; Psalms 125; Psalms 126; Psalms 127; Psalms 128; Psalms 129; Psalms 130; Psalms 131; Psalms 132; Psalms 133; Psalms 134
120. A Song of degrees. Call upon the Lord when in distress. 121. A Song of degrees of David. Help comes from the Lord—He is the guardian of Israel. 122. A Song of degrees. David says, Go into the house of the Lord—Give thanks unto him. 123. A Song of degrees of David. Lift up your eyes unto the Lord, and plead with him for mercy. 124. A Song of degrees. David says, Israel’s help is in the name of the Lord. 125. A Song of degrees. Blessed are they who trust in the Lord—Peace will be upon Israel. 126. A Song of degrees for Solomon. The Lord has done great things for his people, Israel. 127. A Song of degrees. Children are a heritage from the Lord. 128. A Song of degrees. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. 129. A Song of degrees. The Lord is righteous—Let those be confounded who hate Zion. 130. A Song of degrees of David. O Lord, hear our prayers, forgive iniquity, and redeem Israel. 131. A Song of degrees. David says, Let Israel hope in the Lord forever. 132. A Song of degrees of David. A messianic psalm—Of the fruit of David’s loins will the Lord set One upon his throne—The Lord will bless Zion, and her Saints will shout for joy. 133. A Song of degrees. David says, It is pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity! 134. Bless the Lord, and he will bless you.
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Psalms 113; Psalms 114; Psalms 115; Psalms 116; Psalms 117; Psalms 118; Psalms 119
113. Blessed be the name of the Lord—Who is like unto the Lord our God? 114. The Lord governs the sea and the land for the blessing of his people. 115. Our God is in the heavens—Idols are false gods—Trust in the Lord. 116. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous—Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. 117. Praise the Lord for his mercy and truth. 118. A messianic psalm—Let all Israel say of the Lord, His mercy endures forever—The Stone that the builders refused is become the headstone of the corner—Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 119. A Song of degrees.
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Psalms 105; Psalms 106; Psalms 107; Psalms 108; Psalms 109; Psalms 110; Psalms 111; Psalms 112
105. Make the Lord’s doings known among all men—Show his covenant with Abraham and his dealings with Israel—Touch not his anointed, and do his prophets no harm—Israel is to observe his statutes and keep his laws. 106. Praise the Lord for his mercy and mighty works—Israel rebelled and did wickedly—Moses mediated between Israel and the Lord—Israel was scattered and slain for worshiping false gods. 107. A Song or Psalm of David. The people of Israel are to praise and thank the Lord when they are gathered and redeemed—Oh, that men would praise the Lord!—The Lord’s providences prevail in the lives of men. 108. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. David praises and exalts God—Judah, through Christ, is the Lord’s lawgiver. 109. A Psalm of David. David speaks of the cursings due to the wicked and deceitful—He prays that his enemies will be confounded. 110. A messianic psalm of David—Christ will sit on the Lord’s right hand—He will be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. 111. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion—Holy and reverend is his name—The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 112. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord—The righteous will be remembered always.
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Psalms 94; Psalms 95; Psalms 96; Psalms 97; Psalms 98; Psalms 99;
Psalms 100; Psalms 101; Psalms 102; Psalms 103; Psalms 104
94. The Lord will judge the earth and all men—Blessed is he whom the Lord teaches and chastens—The Lord will not forsake his people, but he will cut off the wicked. 95. Let us sing unto the Lord—Let us worship and bow down before him—Israel provoked the Lord and failed to enter into his rest. 96. Sing praises unto the Lord—Declare his name among the nations—Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—He comes to judge his people and the world. 97. A Psalm. The Lord reigns in millennial glory—The hills melt at his presence—Those who love the Lord hate evil. 98. Sing unto the Lord—All the ends of the earth will see his salvation—He comes to judge all men with equity and righteousness. 99. A Psalm of praise. The Lord is great in Zion—Exalt the Lord and worship at his footstool, for he is holy. 100. A Psalm of David. A psalm of praise—Serve the Lord with gladness, all who are his people—Be thankful unto him and bless his name. 101. A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the Lord. David sings of mercy and justice—He will forsake the company of evildoers. 102. A Psalm of David. A prayer of the afflicted—Zion will be built up when the Lord appears in his glory—Though the heaven and earth perish, the Lord who created them will endure forever. 103. David exhorts the Saints to bless the Lord for his mercy—The Lord is merciful unto those who keep his commandments. 104. The Lord is clothed with honor and majesty—He makes his angels spirits and his ministers a flaming fire—Through his providence he sustains all forms of life—His glory endures forever.
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