--- title: "The Psalms: All 150 in Vulgate Numbering · Bless" url: https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/ description: "The 150 Psalms in Vulgate numbering, Israel’s prayer book and the Church’s. Bp. Challoner’s summary of all 150 psalms, and the full text free." --- Old Testament # The Psalms The Psalms are the twenty-first of the 46 books of the Old Testament: 150 psalms, numbered as in the Vulgate, and 2,528 verses. [Start reading: Psalm 1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/1/) Chapters 1–150: [1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/1/) … [150](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/150/) ## About Psalms About Psalms · Prayer collection The Psalms are Israel's prayer book: one hundred fifty poems of praise, complaint, thanksgiving, fury, and trust, gathered over many centuries. Tradition connects the collection with King David, who stands behind many of them, though the book names other authors too and grew long after his time. It was compiled so that God's people would never lack words for any state of the soul — there is a psalm for despair as surely as for joy. It became the daily prayer of Jesus, and remains the daily prayer of the Church. *Psalms in Bless* | | | |---|---| | Testament | Old Testament — book 21 of 46, 21 of 73 in the Bible | | Canon | Protocanonical (in every Christian canon) | | Chapters | 150 psalms (Vulgate numbering) | | Verses | 2,528, as Bless numbers them | | Latin | Clementine Vulgate, 145 of 150 chapters | | Bp. Challoner | Summaries of all 150 chapters · 150 notes | | Catechism | 80 paragraphs cite it | Chapter by chapter ## All 150 psalms, *in brief.* Bishop Richard Challoner’s summary of each chapter, from his revision of the Douay-Rheims (1749–52). Open a chapter for the full text. Each psalm is listed by its Vulgate number, with the Hebrew number in brackets. 1. ### [Psalm 1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/1/) 6 verses Beatus vir. The happiness of the just and the evil state of the wicked. 2. ### [Psalm 2](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/2/) 13 verses Quare fremuerunt. The vain efforts of persecutors against Christ and his church. 3. ### [Psalm 3](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/3/) 9 verses Domine, quid multiplicati. The prophet's danger and delivery from his son Absalom: mystically, the passion and resurrection of Christ. 4. ### [Psalm 4](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/4/) 10 verses Cum invocarem. The prophet teacheth us to flee to God in tribulation, with confidence in him. 5. ### [Psalm 5](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/5/) 13 verses Verba mea auribul. A prayer to God against the iniquities of men. 6. ### [Psalm 6](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/6/) 11 verses Domine, ne in furore. A prayer of a penitent sinner, under the scourge of God. The first penitential psalm. 7. ### [Psalm 7](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/7/) 18 verses Domine, Deus meus. David, trusting in the justice of his cause, prayeth for God's help against his enemies. 8. ### [Psalm 8](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/8/) 10 verses Domine, Dominus noster. God is wonderful in his works; especially in mankind, singularly exalted by the incarnation of Christ. 9. ### [Psalm 9 (9–10)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/9/) 39 verses Confitebor tibi, Domine. The church praiseth God for his protection against her enemies. 10. ### [Psalm 10 (11)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/10/) 8 verses In Domino confido. The just man's confidence in God in the midst of persecutions. 11. ### [Psalm 11 (12)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/11/) 9 verses Salvum me fac. The prophet calls for God's help against the wicked. 12. ### [Psalm 12 (13)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/12/) 6 verses Usquequo, Domine. A prayer in tribulation. 13. ### [Psalm 13 (14)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/13/) 7 verses Dixit insipiens. The general corruption of man before our redemption by Christ. 14. ### [Psalm 14 (15)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/14/) 5 verses Domine, quis habitabit. What kind of men shall dwell in the heavenly Sion. 15. ### [Psalm 15 (16)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/15/) 11 verses Conserva me, Domine. Christ's future victory and triumph over the world and death. 16. ### [Psalm 16 (17)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/16/) 15 verses Exaudi, Domine, justitiam. A just man's prayer in tribulation against the malice of his enemy. 17. ### [Psalm 17 (18)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/17/) 51 verses Diligam te, Domine. David's thanks to God for his delivery from all his enemies. 18. ### [Psalm 18 (19)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/18/) 15 verses Coeli enarrant. The works of God shew forth his glory: his law is greatly to be esteemed and loved. 19. ### [Psalm 19 (20)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/19/) 10 verses Exaudiat te Dominus. A prayer for the king. 20. ### [Psalm 20 (21)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/20/) 14 verses Domine, in virtute. Praise to God for Christ's exaltation after his passion. 21. ### [Psalm 21 (22)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/21/) 32 verses Deus Deus meus. Christ's passion: and the conversion of the Gentiles. 22. ### [Psalm 22 (23)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/22/) 6 verses Dominus regit me. God's spiritual benefits to faithful souls. 23. ### [Psalm 23 (24)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/23/) 10 verses Domini est terra. Who are they that shall ascend to heaven: Christ's triumphant ascension thither. 24. ### [Psalm 24 (25)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/24/) 22 verses Ad te, Domine, levavi. A prayer for grace, mercy, and protection against our enemies. 25. ### [Psalm 25 (26)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/25/) 12 verses Judica me, Domine. David's prayer to God in his distress, to be delivered, that he may come to worship him in his tabernacle. 26. ### [Psalm 26 (27)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/26/) 14 verses Dominus illuminatio. David's faith and hope in God. 27. ### [Psalm 27 (28)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/27/) 9 verses Ad te, Domine, clamabo. David's prayer that his enemies may not prevail over him. 28. ### [Psalm 28 (29)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/28/) 11 verses Afferte Domino. An invitation to glorify God, with a commemoration of his mighty works. 29. ### [Psalm 29 (30)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/29/) 13 verses Exaltabo te, Domine. David praiseth God for his deliverance, and his merciful dealings with him. 30. ### [Psalm 30 (31)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/30/) 25 verses In te, Domine, speravi. A prayer of a just man under affliction. 31. ### [Psalm 31 (32)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/31/) 11 verses Beati quorum. The second penitential psalm. 32. ### [Psalm 32 (33)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/32/) 22 verses Exultate, justi. An exhortation to praise God, and to trust in him. 33. ### [Psalm 33 (34)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/33/) 23 verses Benedicam Dominum. An exhortation to the praise, and service of God. 34. ### [Psalm 34 (35)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/34/) 28 verses Judica, Domine, nocentes me. David, in the person of Christ, prayeth against his persecutors: prophetically foreshewing the punishments that shall fall upon them. 35. ### [Psalm 35 (36)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/35/) 13 verses Dixit injustus. The malice of sinners, and the goodness of God. 36. ### [Psalm 36 (37)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/36/) 40 verses Noli aemulari. An exhortation to despise this world; and the short prosperity of the wicked; and to trust in Providence. 37. ### [Psalm 37 (38)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/37/) 23 verses Domine, ne in furore. A prayer of a penitent for the remission of his sins. The third penitential psalm. 38. ### [Psalm 38 (39)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/38/) 14 verses Dixi custodiam. A just man's peace and patience in his sufferings; considering the vanity of the world, and the providence of God. 39. ### [Psalm 39 (40)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/39/) 18 verses Expectans expectavi. Christ's coming, and redeeming mankind. 40. ### [Psalm 40 (41)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/40/) 14 verses Beatus qui intelligit. The happiness of him that shall believe in Christ; notwithstanding the humility and poverty in which he shall come: the malice of his enemies, especially of the traitor Judas. 41. ### [Psalm 41 (42)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/41/) 12 verses Quemadmodum desiderat. The fervent desire of the just after God: hope in afflictions. 42. ### [Psalm 42 (43)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/42/) 5 verses Judica me, Deus. The prophet aspireth after the temple and altar of God. 43. ### [Psalm 43 (44)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/43/) 26 verses Deus auribus nostris. The church commemorates former favours, and present afflictions; under which she prays for succour. 44. ### [Psalm 44 (45)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/44/) 18 verses Eructavit cor meum. The excellence of Christ's kingdom, and the endowments of his church. 45. ### [Psalm 45 (46)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/45/) 12 verses Deus noster refugium. The church in persecution trusteth in the protection of God. 46. ### [Psalm 46 (47)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/46/) 10 verses Omnes gentes, plaudite. The Gentiles are invited to praise God for the establishment of the kingdom of Christ. 47. ### [Psalm 47 (48)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/47/) 15 verses Magnus Dominus. God is greatly to be praised for the establishment of his church. 48. ### [Psalm 48 (49)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/48/) 21 verses Audite haec, omnes gentes. The folly of worldlings, who live on in sin, without thinking of death or hell. 49. ### [Psalm 49 (50)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/49/) 23 verses Deus deorum. The coming of Christ: who prefers virtue and inward purity before the blood of victims. 50. ### [Psalm 50 (51)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/50/) 21 verses Miserere. The repentance and confession of David after his sin. The fourth penitential psalm. 51. ### [Psalm 51 (52)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/51/) 11 verses Quid gloriaris. David condemneth the wickedness of Doeg, and foretelleth his destruction. 52. ### [Psalm 52 (53)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/52/) 7 verses Dixit insipiens. The general corruption of man before the coming of Christ. 53. ### [Psalm 53 (54)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/53/) 9 verses Deus, in nomine tuo. A prayer for help in distress. 54. ### [Psalm 54 (55)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/54/) 24 verses Exaudi, Deus. A prayer of a just man under persecution from the wicked. It agrees to Christ persecuted by the Jews, and betrayed by Judas. 55. ### [Psalm 55 (56)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/55/) 13 verses Miserere mei, Deus. A prayer of David in danger and distress. 56. ### [Psalm 56 (57)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/56/) 12 verses Miserere mei, Deus. The prophet prays in his affliction, and praises God for his delivery. 57. ### [Psalm 57 (58)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/57/) 12 verses Si vere utique. David reproveth the wicked, and foretelleth their punishment. 58. ### [Psalm 58 (59)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/58/) 18 verses Eripe me. A prayer to be delivered from the wicked, with confidence in God's help and protection. It agrees to Christ and his enemies the Jews. 59. ### [Psalm 59 (60)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/59/) 14 verses Deus, repulisti nos. After many afflictions, the church of Christ shall prevail. 60. ### [Psalm 60 (61)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/60/) 9 verses Exaudi, Deus. A prayer for the coming of the kingdom of Christ, which shall have no end. 61. ### [Psalm 61 (62)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/61/) 13 verses Nonne Deo. The prophet encourageth himself and all others to trust in God, and serve him. 62. ### [Psalm 62 (63)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/62/) 12 verses Deus Deus meus, ad te. The prophet aspireth after God. 63. ### [Psalm 63 (64)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/63/) 11 verses Exaudi Deus orationem. A prayer in affliction, with confidence in God that he will bring to nought the machinations of persecutors. 64. ### [Psalm 64 (65)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/64/) 14 verses Te decet. God is to be praised in his church, to which all nations shall be called. 65. ### [Psalm 65 (66)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/65/) 20 verses Jubilate Deo. An invitation to praise God. 66. ### [Psalm 66 (67)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/66/) 8 verses Deus misereatur. A prayer for the propagation of the church. 67. ### [Psalm 67 (68)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/67/) 36 verses Exurgat Deus. The glorious establishment of the church of the New Testament, prefigured by the benefits bestowed on the people of Israel. 68. ### [Psalm 68 (69)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/68/) 37 verses Salvum me fac, Deus. Christ in his passion declareth the greatness of his sufferings, and the malice of his persecutors the Jews; and foretelleth their reprobation. 69. ### [Psalm 69 (70)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/69/) 6 verses Deus in adjutorium. A prayer in persecution. 70. ### [Psalm 70 (71)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/70/) 24 verses In te, Domine. A prayer for perseverance. 71. ### [Psalm 71 (72)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/71/) 20 verses Deus, judicium tuum. A prophecy of the coming of Christ, and of his kingdom: prefigured by Solomon and his happy reign. 72. ### [Psalm 72 (73)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/72/) 28 verses Quam bonus Israel Deus. The temptation of the weak, upon seeing the prosperity of the wicked, is overcome by the consideration of the justice of God, who will quickly render to every one according to his works. 73. ### [Psalm 73 (74)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/73/) 23 verses Ut quid, Deus. A prayer of the church under grievous persecutions. 74. ### [Psalm 74 (75)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/74/) 11 verses Confitebimur tibi. There is a just judgment to come: therefore let the wicked take care. 75. ### [Psalm 75 (76)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/75/) 13 verses Notus in Judaea. God is known in his church: and exerts his power in protecting it. It alludes to the slaughter of the Assyrians, in the days of king Ezechias. 76. ### [Psalm 76 (77)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/76/) 21 verses Voce mea. The faithful have recourse to God in trouble of mind, with confidence in his mercy and power. 77. ### [Psalm 77 (78)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/77/) 72 verses Attendite. God's great benefits to the people of Israel, notwithstanding their ingratitude. 78. ### [Psalm 78 (79)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/78/) 13 verses Deus, venerunt gentes. The church in time of persecution prayeth for relief. It seems to belong to the time of the Machabees. 79. ### [Psalm 79 (80)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/79/) 20 verses Qui regis Israel. A prayer for the church in tribulation, commemorating God's former favours. 80. ### [Psalm 80 (81)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/80/) 17 verses Exultate Deo. An invitation to a solemn praising of God. 81. ### [Psalm 81 (82)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/81/) 8 verses Deus stetit. An exhortation to judges and men in power. 82. ### [Psalm 82 (83)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/82/) 19 verses Deus, quis similis. A prayer against the enemies of God's church. 83. ### [Psalm 83 (84)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/83/) 13 verses Quam dilecta. The soul aspireth after heaven; rejoicing in the mean time, in being in the communion of God's church upon earth. 84. ### [Psalm 84 (85)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/84/) 14 verses Benedixisti, Domine. The coming of Christ, to bring peace and salvation to man. 85. ### [Psalm 85 (86)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/85/) 17 verses Inclina, Domine. A prayer for God's grace to assist us to the end. 86. ### [Psalm 86 (87)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/86/) 7 verses Fundamenta ejus. The glory of the church of Christ. 87. ### [Psalm 87 (88)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/87/) 19 verses Domine, Deus salutis. A prayer of one under grievous affliction: it agrees to Christ in his passion, and alludes to his death and burial. 88. ### [Psalm 88 (89)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/88/) 53 verses Misericordias Domini. The perpetuity of the church of Christ, in consequence of the promise of God: which, notwithstanding, God permits her to suffer sometimes most grievous afflictions. 89. ### [Psalm 89 (90)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/89/) 17 verses Domine, refugium. A prayer for the mercy of God: recounting the shortness and miseries of the days of man. 90. ### [Psalm 90 (91)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/90/) 16 verses Qui habitat. The just is secure under the protection of God. 91. ### [Psalm 91 (92)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/91/) 16 verses Bonum est confiteri. God is to be praised for his wondrous works. 92. ### [Psalm 92 (93)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/92/) 5 verses Dominus regnavit. The glory and stability of the kingdom; that is, of the church of Christ. Praise in the way of a canticle, for David himself, on the day before the sabbath, when the earth was founded. 93. ### [Psalm 93 (94)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/93/) 23 verses Deus ultionum. God shall judge and punish the oppressors of his people. A psalm for David himself on the fourth day of the week. 94. ### [Psalm 94 (95)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/94/) 11 verses Venite exultemus. An invitation to adore and serve God, and to hear his voice. Praise of a canticle for David himself. 95. ### [Psalm 95 (96)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/95/) 13 verses Cantate Domino. An exhortation to praise God for the coming of Christ and his kingdom. 96. ### [Psalm 96 (97)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/96/) 12 verses Dominus regnavit. All are invited to rejoice at the glorious coming and reign of Christ. 97. ### [Psalm 97 (98)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/97/) 9 verses Cantate Domino. All are again invited to praise the Lord, for the victories of Christ. 98. ### [Psalm 98 (99)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/98/) 9 verses Dominus regnavit. The reign of the Lord in Sion: that is, of Christ in his church. 99. ### [Psalm 99 (100)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/99/) 5 verses Jubilate Deo. All are invited to rejoice in God the creator of all. 100. ### [Psalm 100 (101)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/100/) 8 verses Misericordiam et judicium. The prophet exhorteth all by his example, to follow mercy and justice. 101. ### [Psalm 101 (102)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/101/) 29 verses Domine, exaudi. A prayer for one in affliction: the fifth penitential psalm. 102. ### [Psalm 102 (103)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/102/) 22 verses Benedic, anima. Thanksgiving to God for his mercies. 103. ### [Psalm 103 (104)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/103/) 35 verses Benedic, anima. God is to be praised for his mighty works, and wonderful providence. 104. ### [Psalm 104 (105)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/104/) 45 verses Confitemini Domino. A thanksgiving to God for his benefits to his people Israel. Alleluia. 105. ### [Psalm 105 (106)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/105/) 48 verses Confitemini Domino. A confession of the manifold sins and ingratitudes of the Israelites. Alleluia. 106. ### [Psalm 106 (107)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/106/) 43 verses Confitemini Domino. All are invited to give thanks to God for his perpetual providence over men. Alleluia. 107. ### [Psalm 107 (108)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/107/) 14 verses Paratum cor meum. The prophet praiseth God for benefits received. 108. ### [Psalm 108 (109)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/108/) 31 verses Deus, laudem meam. David in the person of Christ, prayeth against his persecutors; more especially the traitor Judas: foretelling and approving his just punishment for his obstinacy in sin and final impenitence. 109. ### [Psalm 109 (110)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/109/) 7 verses Dixit Dominus. Christ's exaltation and everlasting priesthood. 110. ### [Psalm 110 (111)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/110/) 10 verses Confitebor tibi, Domine. God is to be praised for his graces, and benefits to his church. Alleluia. 111. ### [Psalm 111 (112)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/111/) 10 verses Beatus vir. The good man is happy. Alleluia, of the returning of Aggeus and Zacharias. Of the returning, etc. This is in the Greek and Latin, but not in the Hebrew. It signifies that this psalm was proper to be sung at the time of the return of the people from their captivity; to inculcate to them, how happy they might be, if they would be constant in the service of God. 112. ### [Psalm 112 (113)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/112/) 9 verses Laudate, pueri. God is to be praised for his regard to the poor and humble. Alleluia. 113. ### [Psalm 113 (114–115)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/113/) 26 verses In exitu Israel. God hath shewn his power in delivering his people: idols are vain. The Hebrews divide this into two psalms. Alleluia. 114. ### [Psalm 114 (116:1–9)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/114/) 9 verses Dilexi. The prayer of a just man in affliction, with a lively confidence in God. Alleluia. 115. ### [Psalm 115 (116:10–19)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/115/) 10 verses Credidi. This in the Hebrew is joined with the foregoing psalm, and continues to express the faith and gratitude of the psalmist. Alleluia. 116. ### [Psalm 116 (117)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/116/) 2 verses Laudate Dominum. All nations are called upon to praise God for his mercy and truth. Alleluia. 117. ### [Psalm 117 (118)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/117/) 29 verses Confitemini Domino. The psalmist praiseth God for his delivery from evils: putteth his whole trust in him; and foretelleth the coming of Christ. Alleluia. 118. ### [Psalm 118 (119)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/) 176 verses Beati immaculati. Of the excellence of virtue consisting in the love and observance of the commandments of God. Alleluia. 119. ### [Psalm 119 (120)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/119/) 7 verses Ad Dominum. A prayer in tribulation. A gradual canticle. The following psalms, in number fifteen, are called gradual psalms, or canticles, from the word gradus, signifying steps, ascensions, or degrees: either because they were appointed to be sung on the fifteen steps, by which the people ascended to the temple: or, that in the singing of them the voice was to be raised by certain steps or ascensions: or, that they were to be sung by the people returning from their captivity and ascending to Jerusalem, which was seated amongst mountains. The holy fathers, in a mystical sense, understand these steps, or ascensions, of the degrees by which Christians spiritually ascend to virtue and perfection; and to the true temple of God in the heavenly Jerusalem. 120. ### [Psalm 120 (121)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/120/) 8 verses Levavi oculos. God is the keeper of his servants. A gradual canticle. 121. ### [Psalm 121 (122)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/121/) 9 verses Laetatus sum in his. The desire and hope of the just for the coming of the kingdom of God, and the peace of his church. 122. ### [Psalm 122 (123)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/122/) 4 verses Ad te levavi. A prayer in affliction, with confidence in God. A gradual canticle. 123. ### [Psalm 123 (124)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/123/) 8 verses Nisi quia Domini. The church giveth glory to God for her deliverance, from the hands of her enemies. 124. ### [Psalm 124 (125)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/124/) 5 verses Qui confidunt. The just are always under God's protection. 125. ### [Psalm 125 (126)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/125/) 7 verses In convertendo. The people of God rejoice at their delivery from captivity. 126. ### [Psalm 126 (127)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/126/) 5 verses Nisi Dominus. Nothing can be done without God's grace and blessing. 127. ### [Psalm 127 (128)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/127/) 6 verses Beati omnes. The fear of God is the way to happiness. 128. ### [Psalm 128 (129)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/128/) 8 verses Saepe expugnaverunt. The church of God is invincible: her persecutors come to nothing. 129. ### [Psalm 129 (130)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/129/) 8 verses De profundis. A prayer of a sinner, trusting in the mercies of God. The sixth penitential psalm. 130. ### [Psalm 130 (131)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/130/) 3 verses Domine, none est. The prophet's humility. 131. ### [Psalm 131 (132)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/131/) 18 verses Memento, Domine. A prayer for the fulfilling of the promise made to David. 132. ### [Psalm 132 (133)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/132/) 3 verses Ecce quam bonum. The happiness of brotherly love and concord. 133. ### [Psalm 133 (134)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/133/) 3 verses Ecce nunc benedicite. An exhortation to praise God continually. 134. ### [Psalm 134 (135)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/134/) 21 verses Laudate nomen. An exhortation to praise God: the vanity of idols. 135. ### [Psalm 135 (136)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/135/) 27 verses Confitemini Domino. God is to be praised for his wonderful works. 136. ### [Psalm 136 (137)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/136/) 9 verses Super flumina. The lamentation of the people of God in their captivity in Babylon. A psalm of David, for Jeremias. For the time of Jeremias, and the captivity of Babylon. 137. ### [Psalm 137 (138)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/137/) 8 verses Confitebor tibi. Thanksgiving to God for his benefits. 138. ### [Psalm 138 (139)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/138/) 24 verses Domine, probasti. God's special providence over his servants. 139. ### [Psalm 139 (140)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/139/) 14 verses Eripe me, Domine. A prayer to be delivered from the wicked. 140. ### [Psalm 140 (141)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/140/) 10 verses Domine, clamavi. A prayer against sinful words, and deceitful flatterers. A psalm of David. 141. ### [Psalm 141 (142)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/141/) 8 verses Voce mea. A prayer of David in extremity of danger. 142. ### [Psalm 142 (143)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/142/) 12 verses Domine, exaudi. The psalmist in tribulation calleth upon God for his delivery. The seventh penitential psalm. 143. ### [Psalm 143 (144)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/143/) 15 verses Benedictus Dominus. The prophet praiseth God, and prayeth to be delivered from his enemies. No worldly happiness is to be compared with that of serving God. A psalm of David against Goliath. 144. ### [Psalm 144 (145)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/144/) 21 verses Exaltabo te, Deus. A psalm of praise, to the infinite majesty of God. 145. ### [Psalm 145 (146)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/145/) 10 verses Lauda, anima. We are not to trust in men, but in God alone. 146. ### [Psalm 146 (147:1–11)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/146/) 11 verses Laudate Dominum. An exhortation to praise God for his benefits. 147. ### [Psalm 147 (147:12–20)](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/147/) 9 verses Lauda, Jerusalem. The church is called upon to praise God for his peculiar graces and favours to his people. In the Hebrew, this psalm is joined to the foregoing. Alleluia. 148. ### [Psalm 148](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/148/) 14 verses Laudate Dominum de caelis. All creatures are invited to praise their Creator. Alleluia. 149. ### [Psalm 149](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/149/) 9 verses Cantate Domino. The church is particularly bound to praise God. Alleluia. 150. ### [Psalm 150](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/150/) 6 verses Laudate Dominum in sanctis. An exhortation to praise God with all sorts of instruments. Alleluia. Bp. Richard Challoner · chapter summaries In the comments ## What the saints *said.* 45 quotations from 28 saints linked to passages of Psalms in Bless. Each names the work it comes from. [St. Basil the Great](https://blessbible.app/saints/st-basil-the-great/) · on [Psalm 1:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/1/#v1) On this verse > A psalm is the calm of souls, the arbiter of peace; it stills the stormy waves of thought. Homily on Psalm 1, c. 370 [St. Athanasius](https://blessbible.app/saints/st-athanasius/) · on [Psalm 41:5](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/41/#v5) On this verse > The Psalms are a mirror in which you see yourself and the movements of your own soul. Letter to Marcellinus, c. 350 [St. Ambrose](https://blessbible.app/saints/st-ambrose/) · on [Psalm 118:18](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v18) On this verse > We speak to Him when we pray; we hear Him when we read the divine sayings. Exposition of Psalm 118, c. 387 [St. Jerome](https://blessbible.app/saints/st-jerome/) · on [Psalm 1:2](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/1/#v2) On this theme > Read often and learn as much as you can. Let sleep find you holding your Bible, and when your head nods let it be resting on the sacred page. Letter 22 to Eustochium, 384 [St. Bede the Venerable](https://blessbible.app/saints/st-bede-the-venerable/) · on [Psalm 1:2](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/1/#v2) On this theme > I have spent my whole life in this monastery, applying myself entirely to the study of the Scriptures. Ecclesiastical History, V.24, 731 [St. Teresa of Ávila](https://blessbible.app/saints/st-teresa-of-avila/) · on [Psalm 22:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/22/#v1) On this theme > Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing frighten thee; all things are passing, God never changes. Patience obtains all things; whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices. Bookmark prayer, 16th c. ### 39 more, on the chapter pages - [Psalm 24:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/24/#v1) St. Thomas Aquinas - [Psalm 24:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/24/#v1) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - [Psalm 26:4](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/26/#v4) St. Augustine of Hippo - [Psalm 26:4](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/26/#v4) St. John Vianney - [Psalm 26:8](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/26/#v8) St. Anselm - [Psalm 33:8](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/33/#v8) St. Bernard of Clairvaux - [Psalm 36:5](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/36/#v5) St. Thérèse of Lisieux - [Psalm 41:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/41/#v1) St. John of the Cross - [Psalm 45:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/45/#v1) St. John Chrysostom - [Psalm 45:10](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/45/#v10) St. Anselm - [Psalm 45:10](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/45/#v10) St. Basil the Great - [Psalm 47:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/47/#v1) St. Augustine of Hippo - [Psalm 50:3](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/50/#v3) St. John Vianney - [Psalm 50:7](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/50/#v7) St. John Vianney - [Psalm 50:17](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/50/#v17) St. Peter Chrysologus - [Psalm 54:22](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/54/#v22) St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - [Psalm 55:3](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/55/#v3) St. Thomas More - [Psalm 62:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/62/#v1) St. Augustine of Hippo - [Psalm 72:25](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/72/#v25) St. Thomas More - [Psalm 72:28](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/72/#v28) St. John Vianney - [Psalm 83:5](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/83/#v5) St. Bonaventure - [Psalm 89:12](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/89/#v12) St. Benedict of Nursia - [Psalm 94:8](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/94/#v8) St. Benedict of Nursia - [Psalm 102:12](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/102/#v12) St. John Vianney - [Psalm 102:19](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/102/#v19) St. Philip Neri · attributed - [Psalm 106:23](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/106/#v23) St. Bede the Venerable · attributed - [Psalm 115:3](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/115/#v3) St. Thérèse of Lisieux - [Psalm 118:9](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v9) St. Isidore of Seville - [Psalm 118:18](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v18) St. Hilary of Poitiers - [Psalm 118:97](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v97) St. Isidore of Seville - [Psalm 118:105](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v105) St. Jerome · attributed - [Psalm 118:130](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v130) St. Gregory the Great - [Psalm 118:164](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/118/#v164) St. Benedict of Nursia - [Psalm 126:1](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/126/#v1) St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - [Psalm 137:5](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/137/#v5) St. Patrick · attributed - [Psalm 140:2](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/140/#v2) St. Thérèse of Lisieux - [Psalm 141:8](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/141/#v8) St. Kateri Tekakwitha · attributed - [Psalm 144:21](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/144/#v21) St. Hilary of Poitiers - [Psalm 148:3](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/148/#v3) St. Francis of Assisi Coming up ## Read at *Mass.* From October 29, 2026 to October 28, 2027, the Psalms are read at the principal Mass on 351 days in the US calendar. The next 8 readings: | Date | Celebration | Reading | Citation | |---|---|---|---| | [Thu, Oct 29, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/10/29/) | Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 144:1b, 2, 9-10](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/143/) | | [Fri, Oct 30, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/10/30/) | Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/110/) | | [Sat, Oct 31, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/10/31/) | Saturday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 42:2, 3, 5cdef](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/41/) | | [Sun, Nov 1, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/11/01/) | All Saints | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/23/) | | [Mon, Nov 2, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/11/02/) | The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/22/) | | [Tue, Nov 3, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/11/03/) | Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/21/) | | [Wed, Nov 4, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/11/04/) | St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/26/) | | [Thu, Nov 5, 2026](https://blessbible.app/calendar/2026/11/05/) | Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | Responsorial Psalm | [Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7](https://blessbible.app/bible/psalms/104/) | Citations as published in the USCCB liturgical calendar (principal Mass, first option). Dates after May 31, 2027 are computed by Bless from the US Lectionary cycle — confirm with your parish. Mass citations number the Psalms in the Hebrew way. [Previous book The Book of Job](https://blessbible.app/bible/job/) [Next book The Book of Proverbs](https://blessbible.app/bible/proverbs/)