psalmist

American  

[sah-mist] / ˈsɑ mɪst /

noun

1. an author of psalms.

2. the Psalmist, David, the traditional author of the Psalms.

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psalmist British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• antipsalmist noun

Etymology

Origin of psalmist

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

Example Sentences

“Put not your trust in princes,” says the psalmist.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2020

The great psalmist “sought God’s intervention” so that we “see the holiness, the beauty, the sanctity of life, and yes, the good in Jerusalem,” Friedman told a gathering Tuesday.

From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2019

Sometimes, as the psalmist says, your soul is like a weaned child within you.

From Time • Oct. 12, 2015

The prayer ends with the psalmist bowing to God’s timing and wisdom in all matters yet still fiercely calling out for justice on the earth.

From MSNBC • Nov. 7, 2014

The psalmist said, "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth."

From The Palm Tree Blessing by Shepard, W. E.