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Psalm 53:title

The NET BibleOther versions

For the music director; according to the machalath style;24 a well-written song25 by David.

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Footnotes

  1. 24 The meaning of the Hebrew term מָחֲלַת (makhalat, “machalath”) is uncertain; perhaps it refers to a particular style of music, a tune title, or a musical instrument. The term also appears in the heading of Ps 88.
  2. 25 The meaning of the Hebrew term מַשְׂכִּיל (maskil) is uncertain. See the note on the phrase “well-written song” in the superscription of .

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

For the director of music. According to mahalath. A maskil of David.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For the choir director: on Mahalath. A Maskil of David.

NLTNew Living Translation

For the choir director: A meditation; a psalm of David.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For the music director, according to Mahalath.

A maskil of David.

KJV 1900King James Version

To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.