Psalm 51

The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers that come from different eras in Israel’s history¹. These psalms express a wide range of human emotions and experiences, from cries of lament to shouts of praise².

The Psalms are divided into five books:
1. **Book 1**: Psalms 1-41
2. **Book 2**: Psalms 42-72
3. **Book 3**: Psalms 73-89
4. **Book 4**: Psalms 90-106
5. **Book 5**: Psalms 107-150²

Many of the psalms are attributed to King David, but other authors include Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, and even Moses¹. The psalms were used in Israel’s temple worship and have been cherished by generations for their depth of feeling and spiritual insight¹².

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Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/28/2024
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(2) What Are the 5 Different Types of Psalms? - Bible Study Tools. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/5-different-types-of-psalms.html.
(3) Book of Psalms Overview - Insight for Living Ministries. https://bing.com/search?q=description+of+the+Psalms+in+the+Bible.
(4) Summary of Psalms - Enter the Bible. https://enterthebible.org/courses/psalms/lessons/summary-of-psalms.
(5) Book of Psalms Overview - Insight for Living Ministries. https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-wisdom-books/psalms.
(6) Psalms | Definition & Facts | Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Psalms.