plural in form but singular in construction
: a collection of sacred poems forming a book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
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All religions and all classical ethical thinkers of all kinds would sign their names to the chapter of Psalms that says:
God, who will live in your tent?
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Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
As part of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal, Israel on Saturday was about to release around 600 Palestinians from jail, wearing sweatshirts with a verse from Psalms translated into Arabic about pursuing one's enemies.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 Feb. 2025
The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
In addition to Seven Psalms, Simon will also play old favorites on A Quiet Celebration, tickets for which go on sale Feb. 21.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Feb. 2025
After announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, the Simon & Garfunkel icon announced a string of 2025 North American concerts on Feb. 18 in support of his latest album, Seven Psalms, released in May 2023.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The first fragment to be displayed is a sheet of the Great Psalms Scroll from Cave 11, written in Hebrew.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Judd then concluded her write-up with the Bible verses of Psalms 116: 5-8.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Beside her, a bloodstained Bible lay open to Psalms 51-55.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
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Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
As part of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal, Israel on Saturday was about to release around 600 Palestinians from jail, wearing sweatshirts with a verse from Psalms translated into Arabic about pursuing one's enemies.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 Feb. 2025
The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
In addition to Seven Psalms, Simon will also play old favorites on A Quiet Celebration, tickets for which go on sale Feb. 21.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Feb. 2025
After announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, the Simon & Garfunkel icon announced a string of 2025 North American concerts on Feb. 18 in support of his latest album, Seven Psalms, released in May 2023.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The first fragment to be displayed is a sheet of the Great Psalms Scroll from Cave 11, written in Hebrew.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Judd then concluded her write-up with the Bible verses of Psalms 116: 5-8.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Beside her, a bloodstained Bible lay open to Psalms 51-55.
—Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
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“Psalms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Psalms. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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