Psalms 40:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 40:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 40:9 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 40:9 — KJV
“I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.”
— Psalms 40:9 (KJV)
Psalms 40:9 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 40:9
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:9: congregation, lord, knowest
“And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:9: great, congregation, lord
“And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:9: great, congregation, lord
“Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:9: great, congregation, lord
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:9: righteousness, great, lord
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