Psalms 40:9

Psalms 40:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness In the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my lips, O Lord, You Yourself know.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know.

Context of Psalms 40:9

7Then I said, “Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll. 8I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know. 10I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly. 11Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

Psalms 40:9 word by word

בִּשַּׂ֤רְתִּי צֶ֨דֶק׀ בְּקָ֘הָ֤ל רָ֗ב הִנֵּ֣ה שְׂ֭פָתַי לֹ֣א אֶכְלָ֑א יְ֝הוָ֗ה אַתָּ֥ה יָדָֽעְתָּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I have preachedבָּשַׂרbâώar · to bear tidingsH1319
• righteousnessצֶ֫דֶקtsedeq · righteousnessH6664
• in the greatרַבrab · manyH7227
• congregationקָהָלqâhâl · assemblyH6951
• lo, I have not refrainedכָּלָאkâlâ' · to restrainH3607
• my lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• thou knowestיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045

Cross-references for Psalms 40:9

• Psalms 22:22I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.
• Psalms 35:18I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.
• Psalms 71:15My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.
• Mark 16:15He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
• Luke 4:16He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read,
• Hebrews 2:12He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.”
• Psalms 119:13With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
• Psalms 139:2You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
• John 21:17The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Commentaries on Psalms 40:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9I have preached righteousness - I think it best to refer these words to Christ and his apostles. In consequence of his having become a sacrifice for sin, the Jewish sacrificial system being ended, the middle wall of partition was broken down, and the door of faith, the doctrine of justification by faith, opened to the Gentiles. Hence the Gospel was preached in all the world, and the mercy of God made known to the Gentiles; and thus righteousness…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation - I have main tained and defended the principles of righteousness and truth among assembled multitudes. it would be difficult to see how this could be applied to David himself, or on what occasion of his life this could be said of him; but no one can doubt that this is applicable to the Messiah: (a) He was a preacher. (b) He addressed vast multitudes. (c) Before them all, and at all times, he…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-10Verses 6-10 The psalmist foretells that work of wonder, redemption by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Substance must come, which is Christ, who must bring that glory to God, and that grace to man, which it was impossible the sacrifices should ever do. Observe the setting apart of our Lord Jesus to the work and office of Mediator. In the volume, or roll, of the book it was written of him. In the close rolls of the Divine decrees and counsel, the covenant of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-17This psalm has a thanksgiving song (Psalm 40:1–10) and a lament (40:11–17). The thanksgiving song explains why the psalmist is thankful (Psalm 40:1–5), shows a promise to stay committed (40:6–8), and shares a public testimony about God's character (40:7–10). The lament talks about the psalmist's troubles due to his sins (Psalm 40:11–12) and includes two prayers asking for justice (40:13–15, 17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-109-10. I have preached--literally, "announced good tidings." Christ's prophetical office is taught. He "preached" the great truths of God's government of sinners.Read the comment

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In the dictionaries

• Lip
• Praise
• Preach
• Tarrying
• Wish
• Pentateuch
• Preacher; Preaching
• Psalms, Book of
• Text of the Old Testament
• Messiah

Commentaries on Psalms 40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings