Psalms 40:10
“I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.”
Psalms 40:10 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I have not hid thy justice within my heart : I have declared thy truth and thy salvation. I have not concealed thy mercy and thy truth from a great council.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great assembly.
- DARBYDarby
- I have not hidden thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thy righteousness I have not concealed In the midst of my heart, Thy faithfulness and Thy salvation I have told, I have not hidden Thy kindness and Thy truth, To the great assembly.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Context: Psalms 40
8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
11Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
About Psalms 40: Trust and Praise in the Lord's Deliverance
The 40th Psalm is a reflection of David's experience of waiting on the Lord's intervention in his life, as he recalls how God delivered him from despair and placed him on solid ground. David testifies to the goodness of God, offering songs of thanksgiving and obedience. He affirms his trust in the Lord and urges others to join in praise, acknowledging God's unfailing love and faithfulness.
Commentary
Psalm 40 is a timely reminder of the importance of trust, patience, and gratitude in our walk with God. Many of us have faced difficult seasons where we may feel abandoned or forgotten by God. David's honest plea for help in verses 1-3 resonates with us all. But David's experience shows us that through it all, God is faithful and will hear our cry. If we remain patient and obedient, God will eventually deliver us from our trials and afflictions.David's psalm is also a call to worship, with his words of thanksgiving for God's goodness, love, and faithfulness. David's praise is all-encompassing, moving beyond just his own experiences to recognize God's amazing works for all to see. Through David's example, we are challenged to remember and appreciate God's goodness, mercy and care for all of us. In this way, the psalm is a powerful reminder that God is worthy of our praise at all times, even when life is hard.