Psalms

Old Testament · Poetic Books · 150 chapters

One hundred fifty songs and prayers: praise, lament, thanksgiving and trust, covering the whole range of human experience before God.

Context

Genre

Poetry and prayer

Authorship

Traditionally associated especially with DavidIt is a collection with multiple authors and periods.

Original language

Hebrew

In the original

תְּהִלָּהtehillah — praise

Related texts

1 Samuel 16 · David the musicianLuke 24 · Jesus and the Psalms

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