The Psalms

The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 poems divided into five main sections (Psalms 1–41, 42–72, 73–89, 90–106, 107–150), each concluding with an expression of praise.

These psalms were written over several centuries by multiple authors, including David, Asaph, Moses, Solomon, and others.

They range in mood and expression from joyous celebration to solemn hymns and bitter protests, and are classified into various forms such as hymns, laments, songs of confidence, and songs of thanksgiving.

The psalms were integral to the ritual life of the Temple of Solomon and later the Second Temple, and they continue to be a source of inspiration for worship and study in both Jewish and Christian traditions.