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psalms, plural;
  1. A sacred song or hymn, in particular any of those contained in the biblical Book of Psalms and used in Christian and Jewish worship
    • - a delightful setting of Psalm 150
  2. A book of the Bible comprising a collection of religious verses, sung or recited in both Jewish and Christian worship. Many are traditionally ascribed to King David


  1. one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
  2. sing or celebrate in psalms; "He psalms the works of God"
  3. any sacred song used to praise the deity
  4. (psalms) an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
  5. Psalm is the fifth album by Paul Motian to be released on the ECM label. It was released in 1982 and features the first recordings by Motian with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano, along with Ed Schuller and Billy Drewes.
  6. Closing up the first side of Roxy Music's November 1973 album Stranded, "Psalm" starts out as a soft organ, then Bryan Ferry's voice comes in, then Paul Thompson's drums, then Phil Manzanera's guitar, then Andy Mackay's oboe followed by Eddie Jobson's violin. ...
  7. Psalm is a street artist operating out of Melbourne, Australia.
  8. Psalm is an album by ex-Iona drummer Terl Bryant released in 1993.
  9. Psalms (Th'hilliym; Modern: Tehillim, תְהִלִּים, or "praises") is a book of the Hebrew Bible. Taken together, its 150 sacred poems "express virtually the full range of Israel's religious faith."Harris, Stephen L., Understanding the Bible. Palo Alto: Mayfield. 1985. "Psalms" p. 161-164
  10. A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God; Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship; To extol in psalms; to make music; to sing; as, psalming ...
  11. (Psalms) (tehillim)  – Collection of Biblical hymns, i.e. sacred songs or poems used in worship and non-canonical passages.
  12. The psalms are sacred hymns, prayers or songs. There are 150 psalms from the Old Testament Book of Psalms. Some traditionally attribute the psalms to King David, but some Biblical scholars are doubtful. They are undeniably a great literary treasure.
  13. (PSALMS) A book of Old Testament comprising 'song of praise' by David.
  14. (Psalms - (Salms)) A book of the Torah generally attributed to King David.  Much of the liturgy in our prayer services come from this book.
  15. (Psalms [Heb. T'hillim]) (1) P-S-A. (2) P-SONG.
  16. (Psalms) 'A sacred song' - in the Anglican tradition these are the biblical Psalms of David. The most common are those set in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), translated by Miles Coverdale, and renowned for their use of the English language.
  17. (Psalms) 1995. A selection from Uhibbuki aw la uhibbuki, translation by Ben Bennani
  18. (Psalms) As Indian Converts attests, Psalms played a crucial place in New England devotional practice for men, women, and children alike. Psalms educated and entertained, and they were used socially at church and a home, as well as for private meditation and study. ...
  19. The verbal root zamar ^[str:2167] means to make music by 'plucking' a musical instrument. Music or melody is the Hebrew noun mizmor and is the word for a Psalm a song accompanied by a stringed musical instrument. The verbal root zamar also means to 'pluck' fruit.
  20. A sacred poem of worship from the Old Testament.
  21. 1985. Ob, tape. Ms. Centrediscs CMC-CD-3288
  22. Psalms are the texts included in the biblical Book of Psalms and retaining an important place in the services of the Catholic Divine Office, sung to plainchant. ...
  23. an ancient Hebraic hymn that has, in various instances, a doxological, penitential, didactic, or messianic content. ...
  24. Strictly speaking, a psalm is a lyric poem that appears in the Psalter (the collection of 150 psalms that constitute the OT book of Psalms). But a lyric that appears elsewhere in the Bible can legitimately be called a psalm as well.
  25. A psalm or portion of a psalm appointed for use immediately after the first lesson is read. Following the practice from the early temple and synagogue, Christians make regular use of the psalms in their homes, at Eucharistic celebrations and at prayer. ...