Title. To the chief musician] Or, overseer. Among them that were appointed to sing the psalms, and to play on the instruments, one was appointed chief, to set the tune, and to begin, who had the charge, because he was most excellent, 1 Chron. 15. 21. and 23. 4. Neginoth] That is, on hand-instruments, which were played on with the hand onely, Isaiah 38:20. Habakkuk 3:19. as harps and cymbals. HEar] Heb. Answer. O God of my righteousnesse] Or, o my righteous God, as Psal. 59. 10, 17. Thou that art both most righteous, and the defender of my righteous cause, Psalms 26:1. and Psalms 35:1. when I was in distresse] Both of minde and body. have mercy upon me] Or, be gracious unto me. my prayer] Complaint made to thee, as to my Judge: for so the word signifies, Psal. 17. 1, 2.