Charles Simeon on the Psalms



Psalm 1:1-4 Character of the Righteous and the Wicked Psalm 2 Opposition to Christ Vain Psalm 2:12 Regard to Christ Enforced
Psalm 4:3 The Privileges of the Godly Psalm 4:4,5 A Practical Exhortation Psalm 4:6 God's Favor the Only Substantial Good Psalm 5:11, 12 The Blessedness of the Righteous Psalm 7:11-13 God's Indignation Against the Wicked
Psalm 9:10 The Name of God a Ground of Trust Psalm 9:17 The Danger of Forgetting God Psalm 10:4,5 Men's Proud Contempt of God
Psalm 10:13 Men's Contempt of God Psalm 11:1-7 The Working of Unbelief and of Faith Psalm 12:4 Practical Atheism Exposed Psalm 14:1 The Commonness and Folly of Atheism Psalm 14:6 Believers Vindicated Psalm 14:7 The Blessings of Salvation
Psalm 15:1-5 Character of Those that Shall be Saved
Psalm 16:4 Superior Blessedness of True Christians Psalm 16:5-7 God Himself His People's Portion Psalm 16:8-11 Christ's Resurrection and Glory
Psalm 17:15 The Man of God Psalm 18:1-3 God the All Sufficient Portion of His People
Psalm 18:23 Besetting Sin Psalm 18:25, 26 Equity of the Divine Procedure
Psalm 18:50 Thanksgiving For Any Great Deliverance
Psalm 19:7-9 Excellency of God's Word Psalm 19:10,11 The Use and Benefit of the Scriptures
Psalm 19:12,13 Prayer Against Sins of Infirmity and Presumption
Psalm 20:7 Trust In God, The Means of Success
Psalm 21:1-7 The Kingdom of David and of Christ Psalm 21:7 Trust in God Recommended
Psalm 22:1 Our Lord's Complaint on the Cross Psalm 22:11-21 The Sufferings of Christ
Psalm 23:1-6 David's Confidence in God Psalm 24:7-10 The Ascension of Christ Typified Psalm 25:6,7 The Saint Pleading With God Psalm 25:9 Meek Docility Inculcated
Psalm 25:10 God's Paths Are Mercy and Truth
Psalm 25:11 Proper Method of Praying to God
Psalm 25:12,13 The Portion of Those Who Fear God
Psalm 25:14 The Secrets of the Lord
Psalm 26:8 The Worship of God Delightful Psalm 27:4 David's Love to God's Ordinances Psalm 27:7 The Duty of Prayer
Psalm 28:8,9 God Our Saving Strength Psalm 29:10, 11 God the Giver of Strength and Peace Psalm 30:5 The Mercy of God
Psalm 30:6-12 Cause and Cure of Spiritual Desertion Psalm 31:15 Our Times in God's Hands
Psalm 31:15 The Goodness of God to His Believing People
Psalm 31:21-24 The Godly Encouraged to Trust in God
Psalm 32:1-6 True Blessedness Declared Psalm 32:11 Joy in the Lord Inculcated
Psalm 33:18-22 God's Care of His People Psalm 34:2,3 Devotion Exemplified Psalm 34:6 Grateful Recollections Psalm 34:8 Experimental Religion Enforced
Psalm 34:18 The Broken and Contrite in Heart Encouraged
Psalm 35:3 The Sinner's Hope Psalm 35:13, 14 Compassion to the Sick
Psalm 36:1 Awful State of Ungodly Men
Psalm 36:2 The Self-Flattering Delusions of Sinners Exposed
Psalm 36:4 Sin to be Abhorred
Psalm 36:6 God's Word and Works Mysterious
Psalm 36:7, 8 The Loving-Kindness of God
Psalm 36:9 Christ the Fountain of Life and Light
Psalm 36:10 God's Continued Care Implored
Psalm 37:3-6 Confidence in God Recommended Psalm 37:23, 24 God's Interest in His People
Psalm 37:31 The Security of The Upright Soul Psalm 39:1-9 David's Distress and Consolation Psalm 39:4, 5 The Shortness of Human Life
Psalm 40:1-3 David's Success in Prayer An Encouragement to Us Psalm 40:9,10 Christ A Preacher of Righteousness
Psalm 40:17 Consolation to the Distressed
Psalm 42:1,2 David's Desire After God Psalm 43:3,4 Access to God in Ordinances Psalm 43:5 Sources and Remedy of Dejection
Psalm 45:3-5 The Reign of Christ Desired Psalm 45:7 Benefits Attendant on Holiness Psalm 45:10, 11 The Duty of the Church as Married to Christ
Psalm 45:13-16 The Church's Beauty and Happiness
Psalm 46:4 The River of God Psalm 47:5-7 The Ascension of Christ an Occasion for Joy Psalm 48:12-14 The Church's Security in God Psalm 49:13 The Folly of Worldly Men Psalm 49:20 The Degraded State of Man
Psalm 50:7-15 Spiritual Obedience Preferred Before Sacrifice
Psalm 51:1-3 True Penitence Described
Psalm 51:4 Sin As An Offence Against God
Psalm 51:5 Original Sin
Psalm 51:6 The Importance of Inward Integrity
Psalm 51:7 The Means of Deliverance From Spiritual Leprosy
Psalm 51:8 The Operations of Sin and Grace
Psalm 51:10 True Renovation of the Heart
Psalm 51:14 The Penitent Encouraged
Psalm 51:16,17 A Broken Heart the Best Sacrifice
Psalm 55:6 The Afflicted Soul Comforted
Psalm 56:12 Vows to Be Performed
Psalm 57:7-11 David's Love to God
Psalm 60:4 God's Banner Over His People
Psalm 61:2 Advice to the Afflicted
Psalm 62:5-8 God Our Only and All-Sufficient Help
Psalm 63:1-7 The Believer's Dispositions Towards God Psalm 63:8 Following After God
Psalm 65:3 Consolation of God Psalm 65:4 The Blessedness of Waiting Upon God
Psalm 65:9-13 God's Works of Providence and Grace
Psalm 66:8,9 Stability the Gift of God Psalm 66:16 Answers to Prayer Acknowledged
Psalm 66:18-20 Sin A Preventative to the Acceptance of our Prayers
Psalm 67:1-7 Calling of the Gentiles Prayed For
Psalm 68:18 The End of Christ's Ascension Psalm 68:19-20 Gratitude to God for His Benefits
Psalm 68:35 The Character of God
Psalm 69:1-4 Sorrows and Sufferings of Christ Psalm 69:32-33 Humble Souls Encouraged
Psalm 70:4,5 The Christian's Frame of Mind
Psalm 71:3 God a Habitation for His People
Psalm 71:7-9 The King's Ascension Psalm 71:15 Salvation a Ground of Joy
Psalm 72:6-11 Excellence of Christ's Government Psalm 72:12-15 Christ's Government of His Church
Psalm 72:16 The Success of the Gospel Psalm 72:17 The Perpetuity and Excellency of Christ's Kingdom
Psalm 72:18,19 Praise to God for Redemption
Psalm 73:1 The Goodness of God to Israel
Psalm 73:16, 17 Prosperity of Sinners Not to be Envied
Psalm 73:23, 24 The Christian's Experience and Hopes
Psalm 73:25 The Christian's Choice
Psalm 73:28 Benefit of Drawing Near to God
Psalm 74:22 God's Interest in His People
Psalm 76:7 God Greatly to be Feared
Psalm 77:7-10 Despondency Depicted and Reproved
Psalm 78:8 Jews and Christians Compared Psalm 78:19, 20 The Evil of Unbelief
Psalm 78:32 Obstinacy in Sin Reproved Psalm 78:32,33 The Fruit of Impenitence and Unbelief
Psalm 78:34-39 The Extent of God's Mercy
Psalm 80:17-19 The Efficacy of Prayer
Psalm 81:10 Prayer Effectual, To Any Extent Psalm 81:11, 12 God Giving Up Obstinate Transgressors
Psalm 84:1-4 Divine Ordinances Lovely
Psalm 84:10 God's Ordinances Precious Psalm 84:11 Promises to the Upright
Psalm 85:8 Attention to God's Word Encouraged Psalm 85:9, 10 The Perfections of God Reconciled in Christ Jesus
Psalm 86:1-5 A Praying Spirit Exemplified Psalm 86:11 How to Walk With God
Psalm 87:3 The Glory of Zion
Psalm 88:14-16 Distress of Soul Considered
Psalm 89:15, 16 The Blessedness of God's People Psalm 89:19 The Sufficiency of Christ to Save
Psalm 89:28-35 God's Covenant Engagements with Christ and Us
Psalm 90:11, 12 God's Anger A Reason for Turning to Him Psalm 90:14 Satisfaction in God Alone
Psalm 90:17 The Beauty of Jehovah Imparted to His People
Psalm 91:1-4 The Blessedness of God's People Psalm 91:9, 10 The Security of Those Who Dwell in God
Psalm 91:14-16 The Character and Privileges of the Godly
Psalm 92:4,5 God Admired in His Works Psalm 92:4,5 The Believer's Security
Psalm 94:19 Comfort in God
Psalm 95:6-11 Devotion to God Recommended and Enforced
Psalm 96:1-3 The Duty of Making Christ Known to the Heathen Psalm 96:9 Worship in Beauty of Holiness
Psalm 97:2 God's Ways Dark, but Just Psalm 97:11 The Blessedness of the Righteous
Psalm 98:1-9 Christ's Advent A Ground of Joy
Psalm 100:1-5 Gentiles Called to Glorify God
Psalm 101:1 Mercy and Judgment Grounds of Praise Psalm 101:2 A Wise Deportment Delineated
Psalm 101:3 Integrity
Psalm 102:13-15 The Restoration of the Jews Psalm 102:25-28 The Eternity and Immutability of Christ
Psalm 103:1-5 Duty of Praising God For His Mercies Psalm 103:8-13 The Goodness of God
Psalm 103:15-18 Perpetuity of God's Mercy
Psalm 104:33, 34 The Duty of Praising God
Psalm 106:4, 5 The Christian's Desire Psalm 106:10-12 The Effects Which National Mercies Should Produce On Us
Psalm 106:21-23 The Evil and Danger of Ingratitude
Psalm 106:30 The Zeal of Phinehas Commended
Psalm 106:48 Praise to God for His Mercies
Psalm 107:1-3 Praise to God for Redemption
Psalm 107:8,9 The Duty and Grounds of Praise
Psalm 107:43 God's Love Seen in all His Dispensations
Psalm 110:1-7 The Person and Offices of Christ
Psalm 111:2 The Great Work of Redemption
Psalm 111:10 The Fear of the Lord
Psalm 115:9-13 Trust in God Recommended
Psalm 116:1-7 Thanksgiving For Deliverance
Psalm 116:8,9 Grateful Recollections
Psalm 116:12-14 How to Requite the Lord for His Mercies
Psalm 116:15 The Death of Saints Precious Psalm 117 The Gentiles Called to Praise God
Psalm 118:27, 28 The Exaltation of Christ a Ground of Confidence
Psalm 119:4-6 Practical Religion Enforced Psalm 119:9 God's Word the Means of Sanctification
Psalm 119:18 How to Attain Divine Knowledge
Psalm 119:20 David's Desire After God's Word
Psalm 119:30-32 Christian Experience
Psalm 119:34 Wisdom of True Piety
Psalm 119:37 The Vanities of This World an Obstacle to Spiritual Progress
Psalm 119:45 True Liberty
Psalm 119:51, 52 Comfort Under Persecution
Psalm 119:59, 60 Serious and Speedy Conversion to God Recommended
Psalm 119:68 The Goodness of God
Psalm 119:71 The Benefit of Affliction
Psalm 119:76 The Loving-Kindness of God
Psalm 119:97-100 David's Boasting Explained and Vindicated
Psalm 119:128 The True Test of Religion in the Soul
Psalm 119:132, 133 The Christian's Chief Desire
Psalm 119:136 Reasons for Weeping Over Sinners
Psalm 119:145-148 David's Desire to Serve God
Psalm 119:165 Blessedness of Those Who Love God's Law
Psalm 119:1-8 Security of Those Who Trust in God
Psalm 124;1-8 Thanksgiving for Great Deliverance Psalm 124:1-8 God to Be Acknowledged in Our Mercies
Psalm 125:1,2 Trust in the Lord
Psalm 125:4, 5 The Upright and Apostates Contrasted
Psalm 126:1-6 Deliverance From Spiritual Bondage Acknowledged
Psalm 126:5 Sowing in Tears Psalm 126:5, 6 The Spiritual Harvest
Psalm 130:1-4 God's Mercy An Encouragement to Prayer
Psalm 130:5,6 Waiting Upon God Psalm 130:7,8 The Duty of Hoping in God
Psalm 131:2 Weanedness From the World
Psalm 132:13-16 Zion A Type of the Church
Psalm 133:1-3 The Benefit of Christian Unity
Psalm 136:26 A Call to Adore God for His Mercy
Psalm 133:2 God's Word Magnified
Psalm 138:3 Answers to Prayer
Psalm 138:4,5 The Gospel a Source of Happiness
Psalm 138:6 God's Views of the Lowly and of the Proud
Psalm 138:8 God's Care of His People Psalm 139:1-12 The Omnipresence and Omniscience of God
Psalm 139:17, 18 A Christian's Delight in God
Psalm 139:23, 24 The Difficulty of Knowing Our Own State
Psalm 142:7 Liberty Desired
Psalm 143:2 A Strict Award of Justice Deprecated
Psalm 143:7-10 God a Refuge to the Distressed
Psalm 144:15 The Blessedness of the Righteous
Psalm 145:1,2 Praise to God for His Goodness and Mercy Psalm 145:8,9 The Goodness of God to Man
Psalm 145:18,19 God's Readiness to Answer Prayer
Psalm 146:5 The Blessedness of Trusting in God Psalm 146:7,8 The Extent of Christ's Compassion
Psalm 147:6-7 The Power and Wisdom of God
Psalm 147:11 God's Regard for the Least of His Saints

Psalm 147:12-14 Temporal Mercies a Ground of Praise
Psalm 148:14 God's People Near Unto Him
Psalm 149:2 Joy in Christ Psalm 149:4-6 The Duty of Praising God for His Goodness
Psalm 15:6 The Duty of Praising God

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