Do you know the Greatest Songwriter of all Time?

The greatest songwriter of all time wrote more songs that have been produced in more venues, performed by more musical artists, and enjoyed by more people for more years than any songwriter in history.  Over seventy of his songs have sold over 500 million copies each!

Who is this song writing legend? His name is King David and he is noted in the bible as the author of over seventy Psalms. His Psalms and lyrics have influenced music performers, composers, and producers for thousands of years. The musical composers that he has influenced include such luminaries as Bach, Brahms, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, and Vivaldi.

His Psalms and lyrics are still among the bestselling and most requested poetic literature ever created. One of his Psalms, “The Lord is my Shepherd,” is ranked in the top 40 poems requested in libraries. So by one measure, King David wrote a song that has been in the Top 40 for over 2000 years.

How important are King David’s psalms? If you’re a Christian, then David’s Psalms are extremely important since Jesus quoted King David on multiple occasions including twice while Jesus was on the cross. Several of the quotes are listed below:

“The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I put your enemies under your feet.” (Matthew 22:42, Psalm 110:1)

"He who ate my bread has lifted up his heel against me." (John 13:18, Psalm 41:9)

“They hated me without a cause.” (John 15:25, Psalm 69:4)

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1).

“Into your hands I commit my spirit.”(Luke 23:46, Psalm 31:5)

Dr. J. (Michael) Clontz produces the BibleArchive Blog and is a professor at Aidan University. He is the author of several books including; The Comprehensive New Testament, The Gospels in Perfect Harmony, and Philo for Christians. He has been listed in the Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers and is the Recipient of the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.