Psaume - New American Bible

L'élaboration du livre des psaumes s'étend sur de longs siècles. Il résume en poésie toute l'histoire d'Israël. A l'origine, la Bible hébraîque n'a pas de titre pour désigner cet ensemble qu'elle place dans les 'écrits'. Aujourd'hui, la Bible juive le désigne comme 'le livre des louanges' ou plus simplement comme 'louanges'. Il se repère chez les juifs à partir du Tamuld. Il se compose de cinq ensembles : Ps 1-41 ; Ps 42-72 ; Ps 73-89 ; Ps 90-106 ; Ps 107-150. Chaque partie se termine par un refrain 'Béni soit Yahvé !'. L'ensemble rassemble des pièces variées. Certains psaumes s'inspirent directement de la poésie culturelle de Canaan ou d'Ougarit (Ps 19,2-7 ou Ps 29), et sont très anciens. D'autres renvoient à l'époque royale (Ps 2 et Ps 110). L'exil est évoqué (Ps 126 et Ps 137). Beaucoup cependant ont pour origine une fonction précise dans le culte. Il y a aussi des psaumes de sagesse et de pèlerinage. Les auteurs se trouvent être roi (David 73 psaumes), ou chanteurs (Coré, Asaf, Héman).

Table des matières

Book of PSALMS 1 The Two Ways 2 God's Promise to His Anointed 3 Trust in God under Adversity 4 Confident Plea for Deliverance from Enemies 5 Trust in God for Deliverance from Enemies 6 Prayer for Recovery from Grave Illness 7 Plea for Help against Persecutors 8 Divine Majesty and Human Dignity 9 God's Power and Justice 10 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 11 Song of Trust in God 12 Plea for Help in Evil Times 13 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 14 Denunciation of Godlessness 15 Who Shall Abide in God's Sanctuary? 16 Song of Trust and Security in God 17 Prayer for Deliverance from Persecutors 18 Royal Thanksgiving for Victory 19 God's Glory in Creation and the Law 20 Prayer for Victory 21 Thanksgiving for Victory 22 Plea for Deliverance from Suffering and Hostility 23 The Divine Shepherd 24 Entrance into the Temple 25 Prayer for Guidance and for Deliverance 26 Plea for Justice and Declaration of Righteousness 27 Triumphant Song of Confidence 28 Prayer for Help and Thanksgiving for It 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm 30 Thanksgiving for Recovery from Grave Illness 31 Prayer and Praise for Deliverance from Enemies 32 The Joy of Forgiveness 33 The Greatness and Goodness of God 34 Praise for Deliverance from Trouble 35 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 36 Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness 37 Exhortation to Patience and Trust 38 A Penitent Sufferer's Plea for Healing 39 Prayer for Wisdom and Forgiveness 40 Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help 41 Assurance of God's Help and a Plea for Healing 42 Longing for God and His Help in Distress 43 Prayer to God in Time of Trouble 44 National Lament and Prayer for Help 45 Ode for a Royal Wedding 46 God's Defense of His City and People 47 God's Rule over the Nations 48 The Glory and Strength of Zion 49 The Folly of Trust in Riches 50 The Acceptable Sacrifice 51 Prayer for Cleansing and Pardon 52 Judgment on the Deceitful 53 Denunciation of Godlessness 54 Prayer for Vindication 55 Complaint about a Friend's Treachery 56 Trust in God under Persecution 57 Praise and Assurance under Persecution 58 Prayer for Vengeance 59 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 60 Prayer for National Victory after Defeat 61 Assurance of God's Protection 62 Song of Trust in God Alone 63 Comfort and Assurance in God's Presence 64 Prayer for Protection from Enemies 65 Thanksgiving for Earth's Bounty 66 Praise for God's Goodness to Israel 67 The Nations Called to Praise God 68 Praise and Thanksgiving 69 Prayer for Deliverance from Persecution 70 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 71 Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help 72 Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King 73 Plea for Relief from Oppressors 74 Plea for Help in Time of National Humiliation 75 Thanksgiving for God's Wondrous Deeds 76 Israel's God -- Judge of All the Earth 77 God's Mighty Deeds Recalled 78 God's Goodness and Israel's Ingratitude 79 Plea for Mercy for Jerusalem 80 Prayer for Israel's Restoration 81 God's Appeal to Stubborn Israel 82 A Plea for Justice 83 Prayer for Judgment on Israel's Foes 84 The Joy of Worship in the Temple 85 Prayer for the Restoration of God's Favor 86 Supplication for Help against Enemies 87 The Joy of Living in Zion 88 Prayer for Help in Despondency 89 God's Covenant with David 90 God's Eternity and Human Frailty 91 Assurance of God's Protection 92 Thanksgiving for Vindication 93 The Majesty of God's Rule 94 God the Avenger of the Righteous 95 A Call to Worship and Obedience 96 Praise to God Who Comes in Judgment 97 The Glory of God's Reign 98 Praise the Judge of the World 99 Praise to God for His Holiness 100 All Lands Summoned to Praise God 101 A Sovereign's Pledge of Integrity and Justice 102 Prayer to the Eternal King for Help 103 Thanksgiving for God's Goodness 104 God the Creator and Provider 105 God's Faithfulness to Israel 106 A Confession of Israel's Sins 107 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Many Troubles 108 Praise and Prayer for Victory 109 Prayer for Vindication and Vengeance 110 Assurance of Victory for God's Priest-King 111 Praise for God's Wonderful Works 112 Blessings of the Righteous 113 God the Helper of the Needy 114 God's Wonders at the Exodus 116 Thanksgiving for Recovery from Illness 117 Universal Call to Worship 118 A Song of Victory 119 The Glories of God's Law 120 Prayer for Deliverance from Slanderers 121 Assurance of God's Protection 122 Song of Praise and Prayer for Jerusalem 123 Supplication for Mercy 124 Thanksgiving for Israel's Deliverance 125 The Security of God's People 126 A Harvest of Joy 127 God's Blessings in the Home 128 The Happy Home of the Faithful 129 Prayer for the Downfall of Israel's Enemies 130 Waiting for Divine Redemption 131 Song of Quiet Trust 132 The Eternal Dwelling of God in Zion 133 The Blessedness of Unity 134 Praise in the Night 135 Praise for God's Goodness and Might 136 God's Work in Creation and in History 137 Lament over the Destruction of Jerusalem 138 Thanksgiving and Praise 139 The Inescapable God 140 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 141 Prayer for Preservation from Evil 142 Prayer for Deliverance from Persecutors 143 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies 144 Prayer for National Deliverance and Security 145 The Greatness and the Goodness of God 146 Praise for God's Help 147 Praise for God's Care for Jerusalem 148 Praise for God's Universal Glory 149 Praise for God's Goodness to Israel 150 Praise for God's Surpassing Greatness

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