Psalms 5:1

Verse 1. For her that obtaineth the inheritance. That is, for the Church of Christ, ( Challoner.) and every faithful soul, which gains the victory and heaven. Worthington.—Nechiloth, may also, ( Bible.) signify musical instruments with holes, or “women dancing,” on religious and joyful occasions, as they did when the ark was removed, &chapter 2 Kennicott. 6:12. Calmet. Psalms 67:26.—We may ( Bible.) as well follow the Vulg. and S. Jerom. Some have supposed that David alludes to Saul, Absalom, and so forth But in most of the psalms, the wicked in general are reprobated, and the sentiments of the faithful expressed. This psalm contains an excellent from of morning prayer, as an armour against all our spiritual enemies. Berthier.