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[[File:King David.jpg|thumb|200px|lright|The psalmist [[David]] wrote: "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" - Psalms 14:1 (ESV)]]  

[[File:King David.jpg|thumb|200px|lright|The psalmist [[David]] wrote: "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" - Psalms 14:1 (ESV)]]  

'''Psalms''' is one of the most popular books in the entire [[Bible]], and has the most chapters.  It comprises nearly 5% of the Bible with about 30,000 words as part of the [[Old Testament]],<ref>

'''Psalms''' (Greek "psalmos", meaning song) is one of the most popular books in the entire [[Bible]], and '''''a treasure for all'''''.  It comprises nearly 5% of the Bible with about 30,000 words as part of the [[Old Testament]],<ref>

It is part of [[Ketuvim]].</ref> and is quoted 116 times in the [[New Testament]].<ref>''See'' [[Psalms in New Testament]].</ref>

It is part of [[Ketuvim]].</ref> and is quoted 116 times in the [[New Testament]].<ref>''See'' [[Psalms in New Testament]].</ref>

The Book of Psalms is widely used in [[prayer]]s, [[hymn]]s, and popular sayings. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] -- the cornerstone of the [[New Testament]] -- quotes ten Psalms (2, 8, 22, 40, 45, 95, 102, 104, 110, and 118), and attributes at least one of these Psalms (95) to the [[Holy Spirit]]: '''''"Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts."'''''<ref>{{bibleref|Psalms|95|7-8|ESV}} ([[ESV]]).</ref>

The Book of Psalms is widely used in [[prayer]]s, [[hymn]]s, and popular sayings. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] -- the cornerstone of the [[New Testament]] -- quotes ten Psalms (2, 8, 22, 40, 45, 95, 102, 104, 110, and 118), and attributes at least one of these Psalms (95) to the [[Holy Spirit]]: '''''"Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts."'''''<ref>{{bibleref|Psalms|95|7-8|ESV}} ([[ESV]]).</ref>

Psalms are soothing and healing to recite, and the brilliant [[mathematician]] and [[physicist]] [[John von Neumann]] memorized them. Psalms consists of 150 songs, [[poem]]s, and [[prayer]]s (psalms) written in [[praise]] to [[God]] by unknown authors, as an example of the [[best of the public]].<ref>The authorship of Psalms is entirely anonymous, and the [[Dead Sea Scrolls]] have indications that Psalms were a work-in-progress. Some view [[David]] as the author of half (73) of these psalms. Other authors were the sons of [[Korah]], Asaph, and [[Solomon]], among others. At least 48 Psalms are widely recognized as having completely unknown authorship.</ref> '''''The Book of Psalms is a treasure for all'''''.

Psalms are soothing and healing to recite, and the brilliant [[mathematician]] and [[physicist]] [[John von Neumann]] memorized them. Psalms consists of 150 songs, [[poem]]s, and [[prayer]]s (psalms) written in [[praise]] to [[God]] by unknown authors, as an example of the [[best of the public]].<ref>The authorship of Psalms is entirely anonymous, and the [[Dead Sea Scrolls]] have indications that Psalms were a work-in-progress. Some view [[David]] as the author of half (73) of these psalms. Other authors were the sons of [[Korah]], Asaph, and [[Solomon]], among others. At least 48 Psalms are widely recognized as having completely unknown authorship.</ref>

The name's meaning in Greek is a melodious song sung to the sound of a harp.

The name's meaning in Greek is a melodious song sung to the sound of a harp.

The most popular Psalms, in this order, are Psalm chapters 23, 91, 1, and 139.<ref>https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2010/02/the-top-25-bible-passages-of-2009/</ref>

The most popular Psalms, in this order, are Psalm chapters 23, 91, 1, and 139.<ref>https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2010/02/the-top-25-bible-passages-of-2009/</ref>

The book of Psalms is arranged into five smaller books. This is similar to the structure of the [[Pentateuch]] (or Torah) which also contains five books.

The book of Psalms is arranged into five smaller books, similar to the structure of the five books of the [[Pentateuch]] (or Torah):

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