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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 53

Psalms 53:1-6

This is a second version of Psalms 14 with the important difference that GOD (_Elohim_) is everywhere substituted for the LORD (_Jehovah_). There are a few other variations and additions, especially in Psalms 53:5 (= Psalms 14:5). The changes are interesting chiefly as an illustration of the process... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 53:5

GOD HATH scattered the bones of him that ENCAMPETH _against_ THEE] This is the most important addition in the Ps., and seems to point to some definite historical occasion for which Psalms 14 was adapted by the editor.... [ Continue Reading ]

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