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Psalm 51 +
The psalmist pleads for God to cleanse him of his sin and restore him.  +
Psalm 109 +
To appeal to YHWH’s loyalty to bring justice on disloyalty.  +
Psalm 67 +
To ask God to bring the nations to himself by blessing Israel.  +
Psalm 13 +
To ask God to see the psalmist's suffering and rescue him.  +
Psalm 3 +
To ask YHWH for protection and victory from many enemies.  +
Psalm 36 +
To assure YHWH's people that his loyalty is precious and unending.  +
Psalm 110 +
To assure the king of his certain success.  +
Psalm 98 +
To call all the earth (Israel, nations and nature) to praise YHWH for his wonderful deeds  +
Psalm 2 +
To call the rebellious kings of the earth to submit to YHWH and his king.  +
Psalm 68 +
To celebrate God's victories over his enemies and protection of his people  +
Psalm 29 +
To celebrate YHWH's superiority over all gods, and to summon all to submit to him.  +
Psalm 93 +
To celebrate that YHWH's reign and royal decrees are trustworthy  +
Psalm 133 +
To celebrate the blessings of covenant living  +
Psalm 45 +
To celebrate the king (on the occasion of his wedding) for his just and eternal rule.  +
Psalm 112 +
To celebrate the one who fears YHWH  +
Psalm 46 +
To encourage God's people to trust in God as their defense.  +
Psalm 34 +
To encourage others to fear YHWH.  +
Psalm 31 +
To encourage others to trust YHWH despite dire circumstances.  +
Psalm 37 +
To encourage the righteous not to be upset by the success of the wicked, but to trust in YHWH and do good.  +
Psalm 26 +
To engage in a worship liturgy, including the preparation for worship and the response to being in YHWH's presence.  +