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Maskil

Maskil is a term found in the superscriptions of several psalms, possibly indicating a contemplative or instructive psalm or a specific musical style.
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Summary

A musical term; called Maskil (מַשְׂכִּיל).

Glossary entries

Maskil

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Mentions

  1. Psalm 32:1
    Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
  2. Psalm 42:1
    For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.
  3. Psalm 44:1
    For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old.
  4. Psalm 45:1
    For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
  5. Psalm 47:8
    God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.
  6. Psalm 52:1
    For the choirmaster. A Maskil of David. After Doeg the Edomite went to Saul and told him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The loving devotion of God endures all day long.
  7. Psalm 53:1
    For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.
  8. Psalm 54:1
    For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!
  9. Psalm 55:1
    For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
  10. Psalm 74:1
    A Maskil of Asaph. Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture?
  11. Psalm 78:1
    A Maskil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; listen to the words of my mouth.
  12. Psalm 88:1
    A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.
  13. Psalm 89:1
    A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.
  14. Psalm 142:1
    A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.