# psalm #

## 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/32)
* [Acts 13:35-37](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/35)
* [Colossians 03:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/col/03/15)
* [Luke 20:41-44](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/20/41)