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Pronunciation: [sˈɑːmz] (IPA)

Psalms are a treasured collection of religious verses found in the Old Testament of the Bible. They are often referred to as hymns, odes, or songs of praise and thanksgiving. Additionally, the words of Psalms are sometimes called canticles, choruses, or choral songs, emphasizing the communal nature of their composition. Other synonyms for Psalms include spiritual songs, devotional poetry, and sacred sonnets. Regardless of how they are referred to, Psalms remain an essential part of many religious traditions and are frequently incorporated into prayer and worship services as a means of offering praise and gratitude to a higher power.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      psalm.

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Usage examples for Psalms

The Psalms are full of such promises, and they are scattered throughout the Bible.
"The Law and the Word"
Thomas Troward
He sang maledictive Psalms at them.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Only one other alteration would, I think, be needed, namely, that a good selection of Psalms be made, and used, as in the American Church, at the discretion of the minister.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington

Famous quotes with Psalms

  • The greatest king of Israel, King David, the author of the Psalms, sent a man out to die in battle so that he could sleep with his wife.
    Robert Duvall
  • Let your daughter have first of all the book of Psalms for holiness of heart, and be instructed in the Proverbs of Solomon for her godly life.
    St. Jerome
  • The prophets and the writers of the Psalms were clear that God was continuing to work in the universe and in all history. They declared that He had created the universe.
    Kenneth Scott Latourette
  • The Psalms, the anthology of the hymns of Israel, are still used by Christians.
    Kenneth Scott Latourette
  • A great man or woman is any man or woman who outperforms his or her counterparts in a particular field, sphere, dispensation or a given period of time i.e. extraordinariness or uncommonness is nothing but a sign of greatness. But, mind you nobody has ever become truly great by his or her own strenght, intelligence, wealth or hardwork. Yes! it takes only God's grace to achieve true greatness in anything in life (Psalms 75 : 6).
    Emeasoba George

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