psalmist

[ sah-mist ]

noun

1. an author of psalms.
2. the Psalmist, David, the traditional author of the Psalms. Psalms.

psalmist

/ ˈsɑːmɪst /

noun

1. the composer of a psalm or psalms, esp (when capital and preceded by the ) David, traditionally regarded as the author of The Book of Psalms

Other Words From

• anti·psalmist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of psalmist¹

From the Late Latin word psalmista, dating back to 1475–85. See psalm, -ist

Example Sentences

It was not that, like the good man of whom the Psalmist speaks, he meditated on the law day and night.

From Project Gutenberg

Give me understanding (is the prayer of the Royal Psalmist), and I shall observe thy law with my whole heart.

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Persecution always follows on the heels of the Word of God as the Psalmist experienced.

From Project Gutenberg

Let thy prayer then be directed, like that of the psalmist, to the good Shepherd of the sheep: 'Seek thy servant.'

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He was a very busy man, de Psalmist—writin' down hymns all day, sharpen'n' his lead-pencil, bossin' 'roun' de choir—callin' Selah!

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