Psalms 40:9

“I haue preached righteousnesse in the great congregation: loe, I haue not refrained my lippes, O Lord, thou knowest.”

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Other Translations for Psalms 40:9

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

I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great congregation; Behold, I will not restrain my lips, O LORD, You know.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Jehovah, thou knowest.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I have given news of righteousness in the great meeting; O Lord, you have knowledge that I have not kept back my words.
- Basic English Bible

I have published righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not withheld my lips, Jehovah, *thou* knowest.
- Darby Bible

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

I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.
- World English Bible

I have proclaimed tidings of righteousness In the great assembly, lo, my lips I restrain not, O Jehovah, Thou hast known.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(40:10) I have preached righteousness in the great congregation, lo, I did not refrain my lips; O LORD, Thou knowest.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 40:9

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 40:9

40:9 Righteousness - Thy faithfulness. Great congregation - In the most public and solemn assemblies: not only to the Jews, but also to all nations; to whom Christ preached by his apostles, as is observed #Eph 2:17|. Not refrained - From preaching it, even to the face of mine enemies.


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