1. a religious song or hymn, especially one from the Book of Psalms in the Bible

1. to sing psalms or religious songs
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The choir sang Psalm 23 during the church service.
• She found comfort reading psalms during difficult times.
• The congregation recited the psalm together.
• Many psalms were written by King David.
• The monks would psalm at dawn each morning.
• Ancient psalms are still sung in modern worship.