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[[File:King David.jpg|thumb|250px|lright|The psalmist [[David]] wrote: "The [[fool]] says in his heart, 'There is no [[God]].'" - Psalms 14:1 (ESV)]]
[[File:King David.jpg|thumb|250px|lright|The psalmist [[David]] wrote: "The [[fool]] says in his heart, 'There is no [[God]].'" - Psalms 14:1 (ESV)]]
'''Psalms''' (Greek "psalmos", meaning song) is one of the most popular books in the entire [[Bible]]. Many people read the Psalms in times of trouble and for spiritual consolation and comfort (Deep sense of [[joy]], [[peace]] and strength). At 30,000 original words, it comprises nearly 2.5% of the entire Bible,<ref>
'''Psalms''' (Greek "psalmos", meaning song), ''[https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16222 Tehilim]'' in Hebrew, is one of the most popular books in the entire [[Bible]], . Many people read the Psalms in times of trouble and for spiritual consolation and comfort (Deep sense of [[joy]], [[peace]] and strength). At 30,000 original words, it comprises nearly 2.5% of the entire Bible,<ref>
It is part of the [[Old Testament]], specifically in the third section of the Jewish [[Ketuvim]].</ref> and is quoted 116 times in the [[New Testament]].<ref>''See'' [[Psalms in New Testament]].</ref>
It is part of the [[Old Testament]], specifically in the third section of the Jewish [[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>