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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 53:4

Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? - See the notes at Psalms 14:4. The only change in this verse is in the omission of the word “all.” This word, as it occurs in Psalms 14:1-7 (“all the workers of iniquity”), makes the sentence stronger and more emphatic. It is designed to affirm in the most absolute and unqualified manner that none of these workers of iniquity had any true knowledge of God. This has been noticed by critics as the only instance in which the expression in Psalms 14:1-7... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 53:5

There were they in great fear ... - Margin, as in Hebrew, “they feared a fear.” For the general meaning of the verse, see the notes at Psalms 14:5. There is, however, an important change introduced here - the most important in the psalm. The general sentiment of two verses Psalms 14:5-6 in Psalms 14:1-7 is here compressed into one, and yet with such an important change as to show that it was by design, and apparently to adapt it to some new circumstance. The solution of this would seem to be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 53:6

Oh that the salvation of Israel ... - The only change here from Psalms 14:7 is that the word אלהים 'Elohiym, God, is substituted for “Jehovah,” Lord, and that the word rendered “salvation” is here in the plural. On the supposition that the psalm was adapted to a state of things when the city had been besieged, and the enemy discomfited, this language would express the deep and earnest desire of the people that the Lord would grant deliverance. Perhaps it may be supposed, also, that at the time... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 53:5

Psalms 53:5. Where no fear was Where there was no great or sufficient cause of fear. They who designed to secure themselves from all fear and danger, by their contempt of God, and by the persecution of good men, and by other wicked courses, were, by these means, filled with the terrors which they sought to avoid. For God hath scattered the bones, &c. Hath not only broken the bones, that is, their strength and force, which are often signified by bones; but also dispersed them hither... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 53:6

Psalms 53:6. O that the salvation, &c. See on Psalms 14:7. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 53:1-6

Psalms 52-54 Those who act treacherouslyWhen David fled from Saul he obtained urgently needed provisions from the priests at Nob (1 Samuel 21:1-9). He was seen by Doeg, an Edomite and a servant of Saul, who reported the matter to Saul. In a typical fit of mad vengeance, Saul ordered Doeg to kill all the priests at Nob, something that Doeg was very willing to do (1 Samuel 22:6-23). On hearing of Doeg’s butchery, David wrote a poem against him, which has been preserved in the Bible as Psalms 52:0... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:1

Title. Maschil = Instruction (the sixth of thirteen Psalms so named. See note on Title, Psalms 32:0 , and App-65 , as to the faction of the Tyrant of Psalms 52:0 . This Psalm for public use. See note at end. Hence Elohim ( App-4 ), the Creator in relation to His creatures. A partial repetition of Psalms 14:0 , which was not for public use (as Psalms 53:0 was); therefore Jehovah (David's God) there, and Elohim (the creature's Creator) here. fool. May not this refer to Nabal? God. Hebrew. ... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:3

God. Hebrew 'eth 'Elohim (Objective). App-4 . Note the Figure of speech Epanadiplosis ( App-6 ), by which this verse is marked off as containing universal instruction, beginning and ending with the same word "God". children of men = sons of Adam. App-14 . that did understand. Hebrew. Maschil. See note on Title. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:4

the workers. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "all the workers". iniquity. Hebrew. 'avah. App-44 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:5

For God hath scattered. This is an addition to Psalms 14:0 . despised them. Here, the wicked are in question. In Psalms 14:5 , the righteous. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 53:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 53:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 53:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 53:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 53:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 53:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 53:5

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