David here describes the wickedness of mankind, nearly in the same
words as in Psalm 14.
To the chief musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A psalm of David.
Title of the psalm. Mahalath - This also seems to be the name of a
musical instrument, or tune.
5: Scattered - Hath not only broken their bones, their strength,
and force, but also dispersed them hither and thither, so as there
is no hope of a restoration. Thee - Against my people. Thou - Thou oh
Jerusalem, which they besiege.