Elohist Psalms
This section of the book of Psalms is part of a section known as the Elohist psalms. Psalms 42–83 are referred to as Elohistic because the name "Yahweh" is avoided and the term "Elohim" is used instead. The Elohistic psalms are divided into three subdivisions 42–49 are "of the sons of Korah," 51–65, 68–71 are "of David," and 50, 73–83 are "of Asaph."
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—Bible: Hebrew Psalms 51:5.