Title.. Psalm. Mizmor. See App-65.
of David. by David, and relating to the true David. The Psalm is. continuation of the subject of this last group of four Psalms. Psalms 39:2 :9 link it on to Psalms 38:13. and Psalms 39:1 to Psalms 38:17. See note on Title of Psalms 38:1.
I said. I formed this resolution (Psalms 38:7).
take heed. observe, keep, or guard.
sin. Hebrew. chata'. App-44.
keep: same as "take heed to", above. Septuagint and Vulgate read "I did put".
a bridle. a muzzle.
the wicked. a lawless one. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44.