Psalms 40:9

I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.

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Other Translations for Psalms 40:9

BSB
I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
AKJV
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: see, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, you know.
CPDV
I have announced your justice in a great Church: behold, I will not restrain my lips. O Lord, you have known it.
ERV
I have published righteousness in the great congregation; lo, I will not refrain my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
NHEB
I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Look, I will not seal my lips, LORD, you know.
SMT
I announced good news, justice in the great convocation: behold, my lips I will not shut up, O Jehovah, thou knewest.

Commentary for Psalms 40:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 40:9
Summary
Public proclamation of righteousness without restraint
Event
Proclaiming righteousness publicly
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative