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    Psalms — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on psalms, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1

      How many psalms are in the book of Psalms?

      Answer: 150

      Study note. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters.

    2. Lesson 2 · Psalms 23:1 (KJV)

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

      Answer: Psalm 23

      Study note. Psalm 23 is the beloved shepherd psalm of David.

      Read Psalms 23:1 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3

      Who wrote the majority of the Psalms?

      Answer: David

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

    4. Lesson 4 · Psalms 119 (KJV)

      What is the longest psalm — and the longest chapter in the Bible?

      Answer: Psalm 119

      Study note. Psalm 119 has 176 verses, organized by the Hebrew alphabet.

      Read Psalms 119 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Psalms 1:1 (KJV)

      What does the blessed man in Psalm 1 NOT do?

      Answer: Walk in the counsel of the ungodly

      Study note. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.

      Read Psalms 1:1 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Psalms 91:1 (KJV)

      Which psalm says, 'He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High'?

      Answer: Psalm 91

      Study note. Psalm 91 is the great psalm of refuge under the Almighty's wings.

      Read Psalms 91:1 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Psalms 46:10 (KJV)

      Complete: 'Be still, and know that I am ___.'

      Answer: God

      Study note. Be still, and know that I am God.

      Read Psalms 46:10 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Psalms 150:6 (KJV)

      How does Psalm 150 instruct us to praise the LORD?

      Answer: With every breath and instrument

      Study note. Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD.

      Read Psalms 150:6 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Psalms 51:1 (KJV)

      Which psalm is a confession after David's sin with Bathsheba?

      Answer: Psalm 51

      Study note. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness.

      Read Psalms 51:1 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Psalms 117 (KJV)

      What is the shortest psalm?

      Answer: Psalm 117

      Study note. Psalm 117, with only two verses, is the shortest chapter in the Bible.

      Read Psalms 117 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does psalms point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?