The Bible — notes and cross-references in Psalms | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 53

53:6^b turns

Psa. 14:7
53:6^a Zion

Psa. 2:6
53:6¹ salvation

In David’s sentiment this salvation is only for the Jews, not for the Gentiles (cf. Eph. 3:6).
53:5^a bones

cf. Psa. 141:7; Jer. 8:1-2; Ezek. 6:5
53:3^a All

Rom. 3:12
53:2^a seeks

cf. Psa. 10:4; Rom. 3:11
53:1^b There

Rom. 3:12
53:1¹ fool

This psalm of instruction refers to a time when David was being attacked by the Gentiles. Thus, the persons spoken of in vv. 1-5 are Gentiles. Verses 1-3 were quoted by Paul in Rom. 3:10-12, referring to all men.
53:1^a The

vv. 1-6: Psa. 14:1-7
53:0^a of

Psa. 3 title
53:0² Maschil

See note on the superscription of Psa. 32.
53:0¹ mahalath

The meaning of the Hebrew is obscure; it may refer to a kind of sad melody.