Whenever I am needing encouragement, I turn to the book of Psalms. Whenever I am going through hard seasons and need to feel understood, I turn to the book of Psalms. Regardless of how I am feeling or what my soul is seeking for, the book of Psalms never fails to speak, comfort, and uplift me. It’s the book every Christian needs to devour, not just once but always. Although there are 150 chapters in the book of Psalms, I have compiled my favorite chapters of Psalms to read. These Psalms have touched me, helped me, and sustained me during the most pivot points in my life. If you are ready to dive into the book of Psalms, here are the 25 best chapters of Psalms.

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25 Best Chapters Of Psalms To Read
1. Psalm 46
God the Refuge of His People & Conqueror of Nations
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 46:1
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 46, HERE!
2. Psalm 27
An Exuberant Declaration of Faith
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 27:13
Psalm 27:13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 27, HERE!
3. Psalm 139
God’s Perfect Knowledge of Man
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 139:3
Psalm 139:3 You comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 139, HERE!
4. Psalm 23
The Lord the Shepherd of His People
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 23:4
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 23, HERE!
5. Psalm 91
Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 91:14
Psalm 91:14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 91, HERE!
6. Psalm 103
Praise for the Lord’s Mercies
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 103:1
Psalm 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 103, HERE!
7. Psalm 51
A Prayer of Repentance
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 51:10
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 51, HERE!
8. Psalm 42
Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 42:11
Psalm 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 42, HERE!
9. Psalm 121
God the Help of Those Who Seek Him
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 121:7
Psalm 121:7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 121, HERE!
10. Psalm 19
The Perfect Revelation of The Lord
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 19:14
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 19, HERE!
11. Psalm 16
The Hope of the Faithful & The Messiah’s Victory
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 16:11
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 16, HERE!
12. Psalm 20
The Assurance of God’s Saving Work
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 20:4
Psalm 20:4 May He grant you according to your heart’s desire,
And fulfill all your purpose. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 20, HERE!
13. Psalm 22
The Suffering, Praise, and Posterity of the Messiah
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 22:5
Psalm 22:5 They cried to You, and were delivered;
They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.
READ FULL PSALM 22, HERE!
14. Psalm 34
The Happiness of Those Who Trust in God
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 34:1
Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
READ FULL PSALM 34, HERE!
15. Psalm 40
Faith Preserving in Trial
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 40:5
Psalm 40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works Which You have done; And Your thoughts toward us Cannot be recounted to You in order; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 40, HERE!
16. Psalm 71
God the Rock of Salvation
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 71:3
Psalm 71:3 Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 71, HERE!
17. Psalm 30
The Blessedness of Answered Prayer
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 30:5
Psalm 30:5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life;
Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 30, HERE!
18. Psalm 73
The Tragedy of The Wicked & The Blessedness of Trust in God
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 73:26
Psalm 30:5 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 73, HERE!
19. Psalm 63
Joy in the Fellowship of God
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 63:1
Psalm 63:1 O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 63, HERE!
20. Psalm 127
Laboring & Prospering with the Lord
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 127:1
Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 127, HERE!
21. Psalm 18
God The Sovereign Savior
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 18:2
Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 18, HERE!
22. Psalm 86
Prayer for Mercy with Meditation on the Excellencies of the Lord
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 86:8
Psalm 86:8 Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; Nor are there any works like Your works. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 86, HERE!
23. Psalm 100
A Song of Praise for the Lord’s Faithfulness to His People
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 100:2
Psalm 100:2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 100, HERE!
24. Psalm 32
The Joy of Forgiveness
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 32:5
Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 32, HERE!
25. Psalm 84
The Blessedness of Dwelling in the House of God
FAVORITE VERSE: PSALM 84:11
Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. (NKJV)
READ FULL PSALM 84, HERE!
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FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you found this post helpful! Let me know in the comments below which chapter from Psalms you like the most! What are some of your favorite chapters from Psalms?
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Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
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