en_tw_old/bible/kt/psalm.md

# 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](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/32)
* [Acts 13:35-37](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/35)
* [Colossians 03:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/col/03/15)
* [Luke 20:41-44](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/41)


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			`* 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.`

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Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [Acts 13:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/32)`
			`* [Acts 13:35-37](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/35)`
			`* [Colossians 03:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/col/03/15)`
			`* [Luke 20:41-44](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/41)`
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