Psalm 40:9

Translations

Modern

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.

Traditional

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

Literal

I have proclaimed tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not restrain my lips, O YHWH, You have known.

Latin

Annuntiavi justitiam tuam in ecclesia magna; ecce labia mea non prohibebo: Domine, tu scisti.

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English

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.

Notes

Psalms 40:1–17

This 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).

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering Wisdom Psalms

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