Psalm 63

The **Book of Psalms** is a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers that span different eras in Israel's history¹². Here are some key points about the Psalms:

1. **Authorship**: Many of the Psalms are attributed to King David, who was a poet and harp player. Other authors include Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, and even Moses. However, nearly one-third of the Psalms are anonymous¹².

2. **Structure**: The Psalms are divided into five books:
- Book 1: Psalms 1-41
- Book 2: Psalms 42-72
- Book 3: Psalms 73-89
- Book 4: Psalms 90-106
- Book 5: Psalms 107-150¹².

3. **Themes**: The Psalms cover a wide range of themes, including praise, worship, lament, thanksgiving, and wisdom. They express the emotions of the individual poet to God or about God²⁴.

4. **Usage**: The Psalms were often set to music and used in worship by Israel's temple choirs. They continue to be an integral part of Jewish and Christian liturgy¹⁴.

5. **Design**: The book concludes with five poems of praise, each beginning and ending with the word "hallelujah," which means "Praise Yah" (Yahweh)¹.

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 8/22/2024
(1) Book of Psalms | Guide with Key Information and Resources - BibleProject. https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-psalms/.
(2) Psalms - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalms.
(3) Book of Psalms Overview - Insight for Living Ministries. https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-wisdom-books/psalms.
(4) Psalms | Definition & Facts | Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Psalms.