Poetry

• Poetry and songs are scattered throughout the Old Testament, but they can be found especially in the books of Psalms and Job, and in the Song of Songs
• The Book of Psalms are used by both Jews and Christians in liturgy and prayer
• Individual Lament


  • Psalms 13, 22, 35, 86
• Psalms of Confidence


  • Psalms 1, 16, 23, 63
• Community Lament


  • Psalms 74, 79, 137, 124
• Individual prayers of thanks

  • Psalms 8, 18, 30, 138
• Hymns


  • Psalms 63, 124, 66, 129
• The Royal Psalms


  • Psalms 47, 93, 101, 110
• Biblical poetry often uses metaphorical language to convey complex emotions, ideas, and spiritual insights
• Poetry can be found in Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and other sections of the Old and New Testaments
• Biblical poetry


  • Features vivid imagery, repetition, figurative language, rhythmic patterns, song and worship
  • Expresses emotions, praises, and laments
  • Designed to convey profound spiritual messages through its unique literary style