Psalm of the DayWith Proverbs

~For Each Day of the Month

A Companion to Donald Whitney's "Praying the Bible"

Instructions

This is a book that will allow you to more easily pray the Psalms and Proverbs according to

Donald Whitney's plan in his book "Praying the Bible". The plan gives the option each day of choosing

one of 5 Psalms to pray through (and in this book the Proverbs are also an option). Having 5 Psalms to

choose from for each day gives the reader (and pray-er) the benefit of choosing the Psalm (or

Proverb) that most speaks to their emotional and spiritual state on any given day. The reader will

often find that one of the 5 Psalms is uniquely fitted for them, and is a salve for their heart on that

morning.

Here's how the plan works. The first Psalm on the list is the same Psalm as the date of the day of

the month. Each of the additional 4 Psalms are simply adding 30 to the first for the day. So, on

January 1st, you will have the option of reading Psalm 1, Psalm 31, Psalm 61, Psalm 91, or Psalm 121

(or in this book, Proverbs 1). The reader should scan the possible readings for the day, and choose to

pray through the one that speaks to their situation and need most. The one exception to having the 5

to choose from is the 31st of the month, which gives you the choice of praying Psalm 119, Proverbs

31, Song of Songs (which isn't much longer than Psalm 119), the Lord's Prayer, or the High Priestly

Prayer. For more on how to pray the Bible with this plan, see Donald Whitney's book referenced

above (it really is a great read!).

So why this resource? This resource makes looking up the Psalms easier for the reader in a few

ways. First, no math is needed, simply choose the chapter that corresponds with the day of the month

each morning (I know adding 30 is so hard right?). Second, and this is really the point of the resource,

I included the ESV Psalm titles, so the reader can quickly scan the Psalm titles, and more easily see

which Psalm will be most helpful to them that day. I also have included the chapters of Proverbs since

many people already have the habit of reading one chapter of Proverbs for each day of the month. I

made my own Proverbs chapter titles as well, to allow the reader to get an idea of the content and

compare it with the Psalm chapter titles to see which is most helpful on any given morning. I'll admit,

my Proverbs chapter titles aren't great, and I borrowed ideas from "The Message" for them because

it's one of the few resources that adds chapter headings to Proverbs (although I changed them a bit

because they didn't match the tone of the ESV's Psalm headings).

All this said, I hope this resource is a blessing to you, and helps you pray the Psalms. Enjoy!

1

Psalm 1

The Way of the Righteous & the Wicked

Psalm 31

Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit

Psalm 61

Lead Me to the Rock

Psalm 91

My Refuge & My Fortress

Psalm 121

My Help Comes From the Lord

Proverbs 1

Wise Sayings of Solomon

2

Psalm 2

The Reign of the Lord's Anointed

Psalm 32

Blessed are the Forgiven

Psalm 62

My Soul Waits for God Alone

Psalm 92

How Great are Your Works

Psalm 122

Let Us Go to the House of the Lord

Proverbs 2

Make Insight Your Priority

3

Psalm 3

Save Me, Oh My God

Psalm 33

The Steadfast Love of the Lord

Psalm 63

My Soul Thirsts for You

Psalm 93

The Lord Reigns

Psalm 123

Our Eyes Look to the Lord Our God

Proverbs 3

Humble Yourself

4

Psalm 4

Answer Me When I Call

Psalm 34

Taste & See that the Lord is Good

Psalm 64

Hide Me from the Wicked

Psalm 94

The Lord Will Not Forsake his People

Psalm 124

Our Help is in the Name of the Lord

Proverbs 4

Wisdom is Life

5

Psalm 5

Lead me in Your Righteousness

Psalm 35

Great is the Lord

Psalm 65

O God of our Salvation

Psalm 95

Let us Sing Songs of Praise

Psalm 125

The Lord Surrounds His People

Proverbs 5

Sin Leads to Death

6

Psalm 6

O Lord, Deliver my Life

Psalm 36

How Precious is Your Steadfast Love

Psalm 66

How Awesome are Your Deeds

Psalm 96

Worship in the Splendor of Holiness

Psalm 126

Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord

Proverbs 6

Responsibility & Irresponsibility

7

Psalm 7

In You Do I Take Refuge

Psalm 37

He Will Not Forsake His Saints

Psalm 67

Make Your Face Shine Upon Us

Psalm 97

The Lord Reigns

Psalm 127

Unless the Lord Builds the House

Proverbs 7

The Deception of Seduction

8

Psalm 8

How Majestic is Your Name

Psalm 38

Do Not Forsake me O Lord

Psalm 68

God Shall Scatter His Enemies

Psalm 98

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord

Psalm 128

Blessed is Everyone Who Fears the Lord

Proverbs 8

Wisdom

9

Psalm 9

I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds

Psalm 39

What is the Measure of my Days?

Psalm 69

Save me, O God

Psalm 99

The Lord Our God is Holy

Psalm 129

They Have Afflicted me From my Youth

Proverbs 9

Wisdom & Folly

10

Psalm 10

Why do You Hide Yourself?

Psalm 40

My Help & My Deliverer

Psalm 70

O Lord, Do Not Delay

Psalm 100

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Psalm 130

My Soul Waits for the Lord

Proverbs 10

Pursue Life

11

Psalm 11

The Lord is in His Holy Temple

Psalm 41

O Lord, Be Gracious to Me

Psalm 71

Forsake Me Not When My Strength is Spent

Psalm 101

I Will Walk With Integrity

Psalm 131

I Have Calmed & Quieted my Soul

Proverbs 11

Practical Direction

12

Psalm 12

The Faithful Have Vanished

Psalm 42

Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?

Psalm 72

Give the King Your Justice

Psalm 102

Do Not Hide Your Face From Me

Psalm 132

The Lord Has Chosen Zion

Proverbs 12

Correction Increases Wisdom

13

Psalm 13

How Long, O Lord?

Psalm 43

Send Out Your Light & Your Truth

Psalm 73

God is My Strength & Portion Forever

Psalm 103

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Psalm 133

When Brothers Dwell in Unity

Proverbs 13

The Friends of Wisdom

14

Psalm 14

The Fool Says, There Is No God

Psalm 44

Come to Our Help

Psalm 74

Arise, O God, Defend Your Cause

Psalm 104

O Lord My God, You Are Very Great

Psalm 134

Come, Bless the Lord

Proverbs 14

The End of Wisdom, The End of Folly

15

Psalm 15

Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill?

Psalm 45

Your Throne, O God, Is Forever

Psalm 75

God Will Judge with Equity

Psalm 105

Tell of All His Wonderful Works

Psalm 135

Your Name, O Lord, Endures Forever

Proverbs 15

God Will Judge

16

Psalm 16

You Will Not Abandon My Soul

Psalm 46

God Is Our Fortress

Psalm 76

Who Can Stand Before You?

Psalm 106

Give Thanks to the Lord, for He Is Good

Psalm 136

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Proverbs 16

All to the Glory of God

17

Psalm 17

In the Shadow of Your Wings

Psalm 47

God is King Over All the Earth

Psalm 77

In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord

Psalm 107

Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So

Psalm 137

How Shall We Sing the Lord's Song?

Proverbs 17

Proverbs to Make Fools Wise

18

Psalm 18

The Lord Is My Rock & My Fortress

Psalm 48

Zion, the City of Our God

Psalm 78

Tell the Coming Generation

Psalm 108

With God We Shall Do Valliantly

Psalm 138

Give Thanks to the Lord

Proverbs 18

Wise Speech

19

Psalm 19

The Law of the Lord Is Perfect

Psalm 49

Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble?

Psalm 79

How Long, O Lord?

Psalm 109

Help Me, O Lord My God

Psalm 139

Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart

Proverbs 19

True Value

20

Psalm 20

Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God

Psalm 50

God Himself Is Judge

Psalm 80

Restore Us, O God

Psalm 110

Sit at My Right Hand

Psalm 140

Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men

Proverbs 20

Knowledge & the Heart

21

Psalm 21

The King Rejoices in the Lord's Strength

Psalm 51

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

Psalm 81

Oh, That My People Would Listen to Me

Psalm 111

Great Are the Lord's Works

Psalm 141

Give Ear to My Voice

Proverbs 21

The Plans of the Wise

22

Psalm 22

Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Psalm 52

The Steadfast Love of God Endures

Psalm 82

Rescue the Weak & Needy

Psalm 112

The Righteous Will Never Be Moved

Psalm 142

You Are My Refuge

Proverbs 22

Discipline Yourself With Wisdom

23

Psalm 23

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 53

There Is None Who Does Good

Psalm 83

O God, Do Not Keep Silence

Psalm 113

Who Is Like the Lord Our God?

Psalm 143

My Soul Thirsts for You

Proverbs 23

Exercise Restraint

24

Psalm 24

The King of Glory

Psalm 54

The Lord Upholds My Life

Psalm 84

My Soul Longs for the Courts of the Lord

Psalm 114

Tremble at the Presence of the Lord

Psalm 144

My Rock & My Fortress

Proverbs 24

Intelligence for Hospitality

25

Psalm 25

Teach Me Your Paths

Psalm 55

Cast Your Burden on the Lord

Psalm 85

Revive Us Again

Psalm 115

To Your Name Give Glory

Psalm 145

Great Is the Lord

Proverbs 25

The Speech of the Self Controlled

26

Psalm 26

I Will Bless the Lord

Psalm 56

In God I Trust

Psalm 86

Great Is Your Steadfast Love

Psalm 116

I Love the Lord

Psalm 146

Put Not Your Trust in Princes

Proverbs 26

The Blemish of Foolishness

27

Psalm 27

The Lord Is My Light & My Salvation

Psalm 57

Let Your Glory Be Over All the Earth

Psalm 87

Glorious Things of You Are Spoken

Psalm 117

The Lord's Faithfulness Endures Forever

Psalm 147

He Heals the Brokenhearted

Proverbs 27

The Way of the Wise

28

Psalm 28

The Lord Is My Strength & My Shield

Psalm 58

God Who Judges the Earth

Psalm 88

I Cry Out Day and Night Before You

Psalm 118

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Psalm 148

Praise the Name of the Lord

Proverbs 28

The Bitter End of the Wicked

29

Psalm 29

Ascribe to the Lord Glory

Psalm 59

Deliver Me From My Enemies

Psalm 89

I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the Lord

Psalm 119

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

Psalm 149

Sing to the Lord a New Song

Proverbs 29

The Influence of Wisdom or Foolishness

30

Psalm 30

Joy Comes With the Morning

Psalm 60

He Will Tread Down Our Foes

Psalm 90

From Everlasting to Everlasting

Psalm 120

Deliver Me, O Lord

Psalm 150

Let Everything Praise the Lord

Proverbs 30

The Odes of Agur

31

Psalm 119

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

Proverbs 31

A Mother's Advice & Hymn to the Finding of an Excellent Wife

Matthew 6:5-15

The Lord's Prayer

John 17:1-26

The High Priestly Prayer

Song of Solomon