Bible - Psalms
The Book of Psalms (Hebrew: תְּהִלִּים or תהילים Tehillim meaning "Praises"), commonly referred to simply as Psalms or "the Psalms", is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings"), the third section of the Hebrew Bible. The English title is from the Greek translation, ψαλμοί psalmoi, meaning "instrumental music" and, by extension, "the words accompanying the music." There are 150 psalms in the Jewish and Western Christian tradition (more in the Eastern Christian churches), many of them linked to the name of King David, but his authorship is not accepted by most modern Bible scholars.
Benedictions and superscriptionsThe Book of Psalms is divided into five sections, each closing with a doxology (i.e., a benediction) – these divisions were probably introduced by the final editors to imitate the five-fold division of the Torah: Book 1 (Psalms 1–41) Book 2 (Psalms 42–72) Book 3 (Psalms 73–89) Book 4 (Psalms 90–106) Book 5 (Psalms 107–150)Many psalms (116 of the 150) have individual superscriptions (titles), ranging from lengthy comments to a single word. Over a third appear to be musical directions, addressed to the "leader" or "choirmaster," including such statements as "with stringed instruments" and "according to lilies." Others appear to be references to types of musical composition, such as "A psalm" and "Song," or directions regarding the occasion for using the psalm ("On the dedication of the temple," "For the memorial offering," etc.). Some carry the names of individuals, the most common being David, and thirteen of these relate explicitly to incidents in the king's life.
OverviewIndividual psalms were originally hymns, to be used on various occasions and at various sacred sites; later, some were anthologised, and might have been understood within the various anthologies (e.g., ps.123 as one of the Psalms of Ascent); finally, individual psalms might be understood within the Psalter as a whole, either narrating the life of David or providing instruction like the Torah. In later Jewish and Christian tradition, the psalms have come to be used as prayers, either individual or communal, as traditional expressions of religious feeling.
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Reviews (30)
Great bible for just the psalms. And I almost kept it until I found one that also had a commentary ... I still highly recommend it however. I know many people would prefer to not be distracted by a commentary. In which case 'this' is the app for you!
Wonderful app. Like reading from a book. Beautiful font, parchment-like background and elegant page-turning feature. One caveat: no distinction made between: 1) the holy Name of G-d " י - ה - ו - ה " traditionally rendered as LORD, and 2) the name of G-d " א - ד - נ - י " traditionally rendered as Lord. Would appreciate seeing distinction implemented, since the Psalmist's choice of name in each instance is significant and affects how one relates to the Holy One, blessèd be He.
Good enriching experience while reading through. It would be better to have an audio output of the texts.
This is a nice handy app; easy to use and it has got good facilities for moving back/ forward and saving selected 'favourites', also Font size management etc 👍 🙏 🌈
Very good to be reading them throughout the day as they help in prayer and worship. Great app! Highlighting verses would be great!
I love this app. Very convenient. I don't need to carry my psalms book around anymore. I can always look for the proper psalm when needed.
Large text, very easy to use with pages that flip just a real book. I just love it
Thank you to the developer of the app. Reading the Psalms is very comforting, especially in scary time's like these. God Bless everyone.
Would like to assign a particular psalm so it comes up automatically each day. Of course it would be a different psalm each day but ones I save.
This is a wonderful book and app for using to pray the Psalms. I especially like the ability to bookmark favorite Psalms. Well done.
A Bible that is interesting to read and it gives you the experience of literary turning the pages of a real bible. I like It.
I enjoy reading the book of Psalm and it is always great to have it within reach.... I always have my phone with me so im so glad for this App
I love the fact that I am able to use bookmarks. I also love the graphics. Great app for Psalms. I highly recommend.
Nice layout, easy on the eye. Love the colour theme. There is only one GOD and He is Almighty!!
Great app to use in waiting rooms etc if you're not into social media.
User friendly. It's the King James Version, and the display on my android 9 pie is awesome.
Because I am praying through the Psalms, having each open where the previous ended is a great feature. Thank you.
Just got started with this app, so far it's convenient, especially how the pages turn.
Beautiful app. Especially the layout.The page turning is a nice touch. Bless you n thanks...
well designed and the ads are wholesome and not imposing! and you don't need wifi!
Such a decent app where one can come across all the Psalms, that too in such an aesthetic manner.
It's easy fast simple not complicated ad reliable for simple easy going pple i need the english bible to its a fast page able booklike psalm book.i love it
Just recently changed to this app. Very pleased. Helps me tremendously with my daily devotions.
This is very nice. Thank you. Love how the pages turn like real pages.
I just wanted an apps with Psalms and this fits right for my purpose, I love it because it is easy to use
Just got started so far its nice and convenient and also how de pages turn.
Made me easier taking time out to read my psalms, very, very good app, l really love it, bless...
Easy to read, like i have a book with a beautifully binded cover.
Nice daily reminder. This app contains disruptive ads.
The app is beautifully simple to use and allows for bookmarks which is a plus for me. However, after enjoying the app for two days it started freezing which was quite annoying. Even more annoying is the fact that there is an actual button shown in the menu that says "No Ads" which I was happy to see. BUT when you click on the button the screen shows an error message and says the option doesn't exist. Why lead people to think they can opt out of ads if you can't really do it?