What does Psalm 40:9 mean?

Psalm 40:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 40:9 today?

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Psalm 40:9 Meaning

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

Context Explained

7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.

10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.

11Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.

Key Themes

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Source: Psalm 40:9