Psalms 53 — Tyndale Study Notes
Ps.51.1-65.13
These psalms of David share a common thread in their reflection on the experience of evil. In Ps 51, the psalmist confesses the evil he has done and asks God’s forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 lament specific evils that David experienced. A song of praise (Ps 65) brings David’s laments to an end.
Ps.53.1-6
This psalm parallels Ps 14, differing only in verse 5.
Ps.53.1-3
Paul uses the Greek translation of this passage in his description of the depravity of all people (Rom 3:10-12).
Ps.53.5
scatter the bones: Israel’s enemies would suffer shameful defeat and lack the peaceful rest of a decent burial (cp. 141:7; 2 Kgs 9:10; Jer 8:1-2; Ezek 6:5).