# psalm, psalms # ## Definition: ## The term "psalm" refers to a sacred song, often in the form of a poem that was written to be sung. * The Old Testament Book of Psalms has a collection of these songs written by King David and other Israelites such as Moses, Solomon, and Asaph, among others. * The psalms were used by the nation of Israel in their worship of God. * Psalms can be used to express joy, faith, and reverence, as well as pain and sorrow. * In the New Testament, Christians are instructed to sing psalms to God as a way of worshiping him. (See also: [David](../other/david.md), [faith](../kt/faith.md), [joy](../kt/joy.md), [Moses](../other/moses.md), [sacred](../other/sacred.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [Acts 13:32-34](en/tn/act/help/13/32) * [Acts 13:35-37](en/tn/act/help/13/35) * [Colossians 03:15-17](en/tn/col/help/03/15) * [Luke 20:41-44](en/tn/luk/help/20/41) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: