(Heb., maskil, attentive, intelligent).
a Hebrew word found in the titles of Psalms 32, 42, 44, 45, 52—55, 74, 78, 88, 89, and 142; usually considered as an instructive or meditative chant.
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
†¢Psalms.
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
type, MUSI
vet, Hebrew term. which appears in the headings of the following ps.: 32; 42; 44; Four. Five; 52; 53; 54; 55; 74; 78; 88; 89 and 142. It is a term that means “instruction,” and these psalms give instructions for the faithful remnant who will understand. The same word, in the plural (“maschilim”) means “the wise” or “the learned” (cf. Dn. 11:33, 35; 12:3, 10).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary