Psalms 52

Psalms 52:1

Maeleth, or Machalath. A musical instrument, or a chorus of musicians: for St. Jerome renders it, per chorum; (Challoner) and Aquila, “for dancing.” Sixtus V, &c., read incorrectly, “for Amalec.” — The psalm is nearly the same with the 13th, (Calmet) except ver. 6. (Menochius) — We know not the reason why David gave this second copy, omitting the name of Jehovah. (Berthier) — St. Augustine explains it of the dangers of the latter times. (Worthington) — It seems to speak of the return from captivity, ver. 7. (Calmet)

Psalms 52:6

God hath scattered the bones, &c. That is, God hath brought to nothing the strength of all those that seek to please men, to the prejudice of their duty to their Maker. (Challoner) — That. Hebrew, “who besiege thee. Thou hast confounded them, because,” &c. Septuagint seem to have read more correctly, as no one has been addressed before. (Berthier)

Psalms 52:7

Glad. The Fathers explain this of Christ’s redemption. The captives doubted not but that they should be speedily set at liberty, as the prophets had assured them. (Calmet)

Psalms 52:11

PSALM LII. (DIXIT .) The general corruption of man before the coming of Christ.