Introduction
The sentiments of atheists and deists, who deny Divine Providence; their character: they are corrupt, foolish, abominable, and cruel, Psalm 53:1-4 ; God fills them with terror, Psalm 53:5 ; reproaches these for their oppression of the poor, Psalm 53:5 . The psalmist prays for the restoration of Israel, Psalm 53:6 .
The title, To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, an instructive Psalm of David. The word מחלת machalath , some translate the president; others, the master or leader of the dance; others, hollow instruments; others, the chorus. A flute pipe, or wind instrument with holes, appears to be what is intended. "To the chief player on the flute;" or, "To the master of the band of pipers."
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