9 I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.
9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
9 I have told the glad news of deliverance
9 I've preached you to the whole congregation, I've kept back nothing, God - you know that.
9 I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness In the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my lips, O Lord, You Yourself know.
9 I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 40:9
Commentary on Psalm 40:6-10
(Read Psalm 40:6-10)
The psalmist foretells that work of wonder, redemption by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Substance must come, which is Christ, who must bring that glory to God, and that grace to man, which it was impossible the sacrifices should ever do. Observe the setting apart of our Lord Jesus to the work and office of Mediator. In the volume, or roll, of the book it was written of him. In the close rolls of the Divine decrees and counsel, the covenant of redemption was recorded. Also, in all the volumes of the Old Testament something was written of him, John 19:28. Now the purchase of our salvation is made, the proclamation is sent forth, calling us to come and accept it. It was preached freely and openly. Whoever undertook to preach the gospel of Christ, would be under great temptation to conceal it; but Christ, and those he calls to that work, are carried on in it. May we believe his testimony, trust his promise, and submit to his authority.