For in the days of David and Asaph from the beginning there were chief singers appointed, to praise with canticles, and give thanks to God.

For of old, in the days of David and Asaph, there were the chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgivings to God.

for in the days of David and Asaph of old were heads of the singers, and a song of praise and thanksgiving to God.

For in the days of David and Asaph in the past, there was a master of the music, and songs of blessing and praise to God.

For in the days of David and Asaph, from the beginning, there were leaders appointed over the singers, to give praise in verses, and to confess to God.

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers,.... Persons appointed over the rest to instruct them, and see that they did their work aright, as besides Asaph, Haman, and Jeduthun, and their sons, 1-Chronicles 25:2
and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God; such were made by them, some under divine inspiration, which bear the names of David and Asaph, as may be observed in the book of Psalm.