Psalms 40:9
“I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.”
Psalms 40:9 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I have declared thy justice in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips : O Lord, thou knowest it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Jehovah, thou knowest.
- DARBYDarby
- I have published righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not withheld my lips, Jehovah, thou knowest.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I have proclaimed tidings of righteousness In the great assembly, lo, my lips I restrain not, O Jehovah, Thou hast known.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
Context: Psalms 40
7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
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.
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.