Psalms of Thanksgiving consists of a rich biblical genre, expressing gratitude not merely through words, but through praise, action, and covenantal loyalty to God. The psalter has a five-book seasonal structure with various festival connections explaining how the genres overlap to meet the full range of human experience. Thanksgiving Psalms such as Psalms 18, 30, 32, 40, 66, 107, 116, and 138—celebrate God's deliverance by acknowledging His interventions and responding with committed acts of worship, like Hannah's dedication of Samuel. Psalm 18 serves as a primary example portraying David's life.