Facts about the Psalms:
1. David penned at least 73 of 150 compiled in the Old Testament.
2. The Psalms are really songs, or poems set to music.
3. David's are basically him journaling under divine inspiration.
4. The Psalms cover the entire gamut of human emotions and experiences.
5. The Psalms are unique because they are basically people writing to God.
6. The Psalms cover important doctrinal issues found also in the N.T.
7. The Psalms place an emphasis on singing and praising God.