plural in form but singular in construction
: a collection of sacred poems forming a book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
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According to a news release announcing the tour, Simon was inspired to play live again amid a desire to present Seven Psalms on stage.
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The news that a veteran artist is about to play their entire new album would typically elicit silent groans throughout a classic rock audience, or at least a stampede to the bathrooms or bar, but Seven Psalms is a remarkable achievement, and fans have had two years to process it.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne, Psalms, Haley Sims, and Guxci.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
But following the 2023 release of Seven Psalms, the superstar has decided to take one final bow — or at least what feels like it — with a quiet but meaningful run of shows across the U.S. and Canada.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
All religions and all classical ethical thinkers of all kinds would sign their names to the chapter of Psalms that says:
God, who will live in your tent?
—Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
As part of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal, Israel on Saturday was about to release around 600 Palestinians from jail, wearing sweatshirts with a verse from Psalms translated into Arabic about pursuing one's enemies.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 Feb. 2025
The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
In addition to Seven Psalms, Simon will also play old favorites on A Quiet Celebration, tickets for which go on sale Feb. 21.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Feb. 2025
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The news that a veteran artist is about to play their entire new album would typically elicit silent groans throughout a classic rock audience, or at least a stampede to the bathrooms or bar, but Seven Psalms is a remarkable achievement, and fans have had two years to process it.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne, Psalms, Haley Sims, and Guxci.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
But following the 2023 release of Seven Psalms, the superstar has decided to take one final bow — or at least what feels like it — with a quiet but meaningful run of shows across the U.S. and Canada.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
All religions and all classical ethical thinkers of all kinds would sign their names to the chapter of Psalms that says:
God, who will live in your tent?
—Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
As part of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal, Israel on Saturday was about to release around 600 Palestinians from jail, wearing sweatshirts with a verse from Psalms translated into Arabic about pursuing one's enemies.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 Feb. 2025
The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
In addition to Seven Psalms, Simon will also play old favorites on A Quiet Celebration, tickets for which go on sale Feb. 21.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Psalms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Psalms. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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