Source

Book of Psalms

composed c. 10th–4th century BCE or later; collection fixed c. 1st century CE (scholarly estimate)JudaismAncient (before 200 BCE)The PsalmistsScripture

A collection of 150 songs and prayers of praise, lament and thanksgiving (in the Jewish and Western Christian numbering; Eastern churches include a few more), used in Jewish and Christian worship to this day. Many psalms are traditionally attributed to King David.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalms

Quotes (4)

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
— Psalms (attributed to Moses), Psalm 90:12 (KJV)
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Remember that you will die, and live well today.Translation: King James Version (public domain)
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
— Psalms, Psalm 118:1 (KJV)
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Give thanks.Translation: King James Version (public domain)
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
— Psalms, Psalm 34:14 (KJV)
Watch on YouTube: BibleProject: Shalom (peace) ↗BibleProject on shalom, the Hebrew idea of peace
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Seek peace, and pursue it.Translation: King James Version (public domain)
“Be still, and know that I am God:”
— Psalms, Psalm 46:10 (KJV); stillness here is in the presence of God
VerifiedsourceMaxim: Make time for stillness.Translation: King James Version (public domain)