Psalms 15, 24, 42-49, 84, 85, 87

Psalms for your weekend ~ these are psalms written by David toward the end of his life.

Ps. 15 - is a hymn celebrating the ideal worshiper

Ps. 24 - for liturgical purposes.  This psalm celebrates the presence of God.

Ps. 42-43 - go well together as a corporate worship song

Ps. 44 - another corporate song - this one is sung when calamity befalls a group of people

Ps. 45 - a hymn for a royal wedding

Ps. 46, 48, 87 - celebrate Zion as the Holy City.  This is also a liturgical song.

Ps. 47 - song celebrating God's kingship

Ps. 49 - a liturgical wisdom song extolling God's Scripture

Ps. 84 - a song celebrating the pilgrimage to Jerusalem for worship at the temple

Ps. 85 - a community lament seeking forgiveness