The third section of the Old Testament – after the Pentateuch and then the historical books are the five poetical books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.

Although we call these books “poetical,” it doesn’t mean that they rhyme. It means they have a structure of repeated ideas. This is the form of poetry the Hebrews used. These 5 books are marvelous books of expression.

The poetical books are a demonstration or reflection of the rejoicing and the protests of man in response to life. These books show all the feelings of the heart, and the yearnings and desires of every man and woman.