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The Psalmists

composed over several centuries, c. 10th–4th century BCE or later (scholarly estimate)JudaismAncient (before 200 BCE)Scripture

The Book of Psalms gathers 150 songs and prayers of ancient Israel. Many carry headings naming David, and Psalm 90 is headed 'a prayer of Moses'; scholars see the collection as the work of many poets over several centuries, gathered for worship.

Authorship, dates or origin are uncertain or disputed; read this background with care.

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Book of 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)