The Book of Psalms is the most-read and most-quoted book of the Bible. Psalms or "songs" give expression to every human emotion and the timeless words still bring hope and healing. Let your spirit be renewed and your heart uplifted as you realize the relevance of these inspirational reminders.The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Psalms covers the meanings of the psalms and their impact today, the power of prayer, praise, trust, and obedience, and how to be smart about God's purpose, protection, deliverance, and direction. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these:cross-references to other Scripturesbrief commentaries from expertspoints to ponderthe big picture of how passages fit with the entire Biblepractical tips for applying biblical truths to lifesimple definitions of key words and conceptsinteresting maps, charts, and illustrationswrap-ups of each biblical passagestudy questionsWhether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Psalms goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God's word.