Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
, a poem or song found in the titles of Ps. 16; 56-60. , precious. It is rendered in the LXX.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(golden psalm). This word occurs in the titles of six psalms (16,56-60), all of which are ascribed to David. ” From the position which it occupies in the title we may infer that michtam is a term applied to these psalms to denote their musical character, but beyond this everything is obscure.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
MICH'TAM occurs in the inscriptions of six Psalms - namely, 16 and 56-60 - but its true meaning is doubtful. " More probably, however, it is a musical expression whose signification has been lost.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
golden psalm