The Psalms and Praise

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• The Psalms and Praise

• Poems
• Poems used in singing
• Poems that contain
• Statements to God
• Exhortation to readers
• Reflections of the psalmist

Praises
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• The Psalms and Praise

• Prayer-like
• Psalm 881
• Praise in Prayer

Praises
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• Ingredients for Praise in Prayer

• Recounting Gods deeds
• Psalm 925
• Thanksgiving
• Psalm 921

Praises
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• Ingredients for Praise in Prayer

• Stating Gods uniquely, divine qualities
• Psalm 10212 25-27
• Recognition of Gods position
• Psalm 8911 928

Praises
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• Ingredients for Praise in Prayer

• Noting Gods attributes, power, and wisdom in
  nature
• Psalm 1045-19
• Poetic language (creative,
  illustrative)
• Psalm 10311-12

Praises