1–11 WE cannot but agree with Ewald in thinking that the word in the title, “Maschil,” does not refer to any instrument, nor yet is it used in the sense of “Didactic,” but has reference to something artistic in the melody, something peculiarly calling for the skill of the singer or player on the harp. It is undoubtedly used in some such sense in Psalm 47:8, זַמְּרוּ מַשְׂכִּיל.* Perhaps a Psalm of pardoning mercy was set to some special music, which it required forgiven ones to appreciate, like some