Psalms

The first psalm of the Hebrew Book of Psalms, written by Amenemope, is the heart of the teachings of Ikhnaton, who maintained the outward worship of Aton while leading the disguised worship of the One God. 95:4.5 95:5.7

Amidst his final moments of consciousness, Jesus recited from memory the Psalms, including the haunting words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 187:5.2

The Lord, my shepherd, whispers to the shepherd boy Psalm 23. 48:6.20 131:2.7 165:2.6

The Psalmist knew that only those with clean hands, pure hearts, and sincere souls can ascend to the hill of the Most Highs where Edentia gathers to worship God the Supreme. 43:6.3

The Psalmist spoke of a river in Edentia, the streams bringing gladness to the city of God. 43:3.3

Almost four hundred and fifty priests officiated at the last day of the feast, pouring wine and water to the sound of silvery trumpets, chanting Psalms and waving sheaves at the altar, with Psalm 82 being recited for the final day. 162:4.4

He who dwells in the secret place of Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 43:3.4

Pilgrims chanted Psalms #113 to #118 while carrying branches and participating in the morning ceremony during the feast of tabernacles. 162:4.4

The Alpheus twins adorned the donkey for the Remembrance Supper as the crowd sang Psalm 118 in honor of the promised Messiah. 172:3.9 179:5.10

Nazarenes, led by women including Jesus' mother, chanted Psalm 130 on their way to the Passover feast in Jerusalem. 125:0.2

The apostles sung a hymn before departing for the Mount of Olives. 181:2.31

The Book of Psalms traces the evolution of beliefs about God from Amenemope to Isaiah, encompassing a wide range of worshipful literature. 96:7.3

The Book of Psalms contains the greatest wealth of devotion and inspirational ideas of God compared to any other religious writings. 96:7.3-4

During the responsive reading of the Psalms, Jesus declared himself as the giver of living water. 162:6.2

Interpretation of the Messianic Psalm changed after Jesus questioned the Pharisees about the lineage of the Deliverer. 174:4.6

Jesus quoted Psalms, fulfilling prophecy with love, mercy, and unselfish service, rejecting wrath and embracing divine sonship. 155:1.1-2 165:4.8 187:5.2

The Psalms, written by Egyptian and Mesopotamian teachers, express belief in the supremacy of El Elyon amidst the prevalence of nature gods in the Levant. 96:7.2

The Old Testament Psalms were written in stone by Salem missionaries and later adopted by Hebrew priests during the Babylonian captivity. 95:1.10

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• From Book of Wisdom 95:4.5 — Pr 15:all; Pr 17; Pr 20; Pr 22:17-29; Pr 23; Pr 24:1-22.
• Amenemope wrote first Psalm 95:4.5 — Ps 1.
• Jesus quotes scriptures 187:5.2 — Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34.
• Lord will save his annointed 187:5.2 — Ps 20:6.
• Your hand to find out enemies 187:5.2 — Ps 21:8.
• My God, why forsake me? 187:5.2 — Ps 22:1.
• God is our Father, our redeemer 131:2.7 — Is 63:16. *God is creator and preserver*: Neh 9:6. *His righteousness is like the mountains*: Ps 36:6. *You will water them in the river of your pleasures...*: Ps 36:8-9. *It's good to thank the Lord*: Ps 92:1-2. *The kingdom of God is a perpetual kingdom*: Ps 145:13. *The Lord is My Shepherd; I will lack nothing...*: Ps 23:1-4.
• Green pastures 165:2.6 — Ps 23:2.
• Who shall ascend the hill 43:6.3 — Ps 24:3-4.
• There is a river 43:3.3 — Ps 46:4.
• Psalms 113-118 162:4.4 — Ps 113-118.
• Psalm 82 verses 5-8 162:4.4 — Ps 82:5-8.
• He who dwells in secret place 43:3.4 — Ps 91:1.
• The Most High rules 43:3.4 — Dn 4:17,25,32; Dn 5:21.
• Triumphful entry into Jerusalem 172:3.9 — Mt 21:7b-9; Mk 11:7b-10; Lk 19:35b-38; Jn 12:12-14a.
• Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord 172:3.9 — Ps 118:26.
• End by singing hymn (Psalm 118) 179:5.10 — Ps 118:1-29; Mt 26:30a; Mk 14:26a.
• Sang hymn and left 181:2.31 — Mk 14:26.
• David's Lord 174:4.6 — Ps 110:1.
• Jesus “Lord” of David 174:4.6 — Mt 22:41-46; Mk 12:35-37a; Lk 20:41-44.
• Why do the heathen rage? 155:1.1 — Ps 2:1-3; Ps 46:6; Acts 4:25-26.
• Ill-gotten gain 165:4.8 — Pr 13:7-8; Sir 11:18-19.
• Do not covet 165:4.8 — Ex 20:17; Dt 5:21; Ro 7:7.
• They have eaten and waxed fat 165:4.8 — Dt 31:20; Dt 32:15-17.
• Lord abhors the covetous 165:4.8 — Ps 10:3.
• Little of righteous better 165:4.8 — Ps 37:16.
• If riches grow, set not heart 165:4.8 — Ps 62:10.
• Don't glory in riches 165:4.8 — Jer 9:23.
• Mouths make show of love 165:4.8 — Ezk 33:31.

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