| Preface | 9 |
| Introduction and Purpose | 13 |
| Pt. I | The Shape of the Book of Psalms | |
| Ch. 1 | The Psalms as Torah, Then and Now | 25 |
| Ch. 2 | The Psalms and the Reign of God | 41 |
| Pt. II | Instruction for Praise and Praise as Instruction | |
| Ch. 3 | Praise and Identity: The Majesty of God and the Glory of Mortals | 53 |
| Ch. 4 | Praise and Activity: Who Shall Ascend the Hill of the Lord? | 71 |
| Pt. III | Instruction for Prayer and Prayer as Instruction | |
| Ch. 5 | Prayer and Identity: Out of the Depths | 85 |
| Ch. 6 | Prayer and Identity: For I Know My Transgressions | 101 |
| Ch. 7 | Prayer and Activity: Vengeance, Catharsis, and Compassion | 112 |
| Pt. IV | Instruction for Profession and Profession as Instruction | |
| Ch. 8 | Assurance: You Are with Me | 127 |
| Ch. 9 | God's Space and God's Time | 146 |
| Conclusion: The Psalms and Jesus Christ | 163 |
| Appendix: The Singing of the Psalms | 176 |
| Notes | 182 |
| Scripture Index | 195 |