How many psalms are in the book of Psalms?

150. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters.

Which psalm begins, 'The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want'?

Psalm 23. Psalm 23 is the beloved shepherd psalm of David. (Psalms 23:1, KJV)

David. King David is credited with at least 73 psalms.

Psalm 119. Psalm 119 has 176 verses, organized by the Hebrew alphabet. (Psalms 119, KJV)

Walk in the counsel of the ungodly. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. (Psalms 1:1, KJV)

Psalm 91. Psalm 91 is the great psalm of refuge under the Almighty's wings. (Psalms 91:1, KJV)

God. Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalms 46:10, KJV)

With every breath and instrument. Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. (Psalms 150:6, KJV)

Psalm 51. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness. (Psalms 51:1, KJV)

Psalm 117. Psalm 117, with only two verses, is the shortest chapter in the Bible. (Psalms 117, KJV)

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Q1. How many psalms are in the book of Psalms?
A: 150
Q2. Which psalm begins, 'The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want'?
A: Psalm 23 — Psalms 23:1
Q3. Who wrote the majority of the Psalms?
A: David
Q4. What is the longest psalm — and the longest chapter in the Bible?
A: Psalm 119 — Psalms 119
Q5. What does the blessed man in Psalm 1 NOT do?
A: Walk in the counsel of the ungodly — Psalms 1:1
Q6. Which psalm says, 'He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High'?
A: Psalm 91 — Psalms 91:1
Q7. Complete: 'Be still, and know that I am ___.'
A: God — Psalms 46:10
Q8. How does Psalm 150 instruct us to praise the LORD?
A: With every breath and instrument — Psalms 150:6
Q9. Which psalm is a confession after David's sin with Bathsheba?
A: Psalm 51 — Psalms 51:1
Q10. What is the shortest psalm?
A: Psalm 117 — Psalms 117