Verses 1-13

This is a composite Psalms 1-5 is practically Psalms 57:7-11; Psalms 57:6-11 is the same as Psalms 60:5-12. For notes on individual vv. the reader is referred to these two Pss. Probably the two fragments were brought together in a separate collection from Book 2, and subsequent perhaps to the formation of that book. This Ps. preserves its Elohistic character. It bears the title, 'A Song, a Psalm of David.' It is one of the Pss. for Ascension Day.