Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—P

Penitential Psalms

The seven psalms expressive of contrition- viz. the vi., xxxii., xxxviii., li., cii., cxxx., cxliii., of the Authorised Version, or vi., xxxi., xxxvii., l., ci., cxxix., cxlii., of the Vulgate.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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