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AnswerThere was not just one author of the psalms, but many different sources which, in turn, reveal a whole range of beliefs. Some of the psalms reveal that they were to be sung by Jews who believed that God alone was the ruler and protector of the Jews. In some cases, God was believed to be vengeful and to be feared and obeyed, while others display worship and mutual love between God and the faithful.

Other psalms reveal an older, polytheistic layer, showing belief in other gods. In some cases, this is apparent because the singer tells us that the gods were defeated by the Supreme God. But even a defeated god is a god, and this involves the singer in belief, if not worship of those ancient gods.
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