Maskil
MAHS-kil
What is Maskil?
Maskil is the modern transliteration of Maschil, a heading that stands over thirteen psalms, among them the psalm of David that begins Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven (Psalms 32:1). It also opens the psalm of the sons of Korah on the hart that panteth after the water brooks (Psalms 42:1).
Meaning: instruction (Hebrew)
Also pronounced
MAS-kil