Psalm 40:9
“I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 40Meaning
The speaker proclaims righteousness in the great congregation and does not seal his lips; truthful public witness can coexist with confidentiality, prudence, and safeguarding.
Obedience and public proclamation
Verses 6–10 move beyond ritual performance toward receptive obedience, delight in God’s will, and open proclamation of righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, steadfast love, and truth.
Read carefully
The speaker proclaims righteousness in the great congregation and does not seal his lips; truthful public witness can coexist with confidentiality, prudence, and safeguarding.
Reflection
The speaker proclaims righteousness in the great congregation and does not seal his lips; truthful public witness can coexist with confidentiality, prudence, and safeguarding.