Psalms 40:10
Psalms 40:10 in Multiple Translations
I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
I 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.
I 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 assembly.
Your righteousness has not been folded away in my heart; I have made clear your true word and your salvation; I have not kept secret your mercy or your faith from the great meeting.
I have not kept the truth of your goodness hidden inside me—I have spoken of your trustworthiness and your salvation. I have not concealed your unfailing love and your faithfulness from the whole congregation.
I haue not hidde thy righteousnesse within mine heart, but I haue declared thy trueth and thy saluation: I haue not conceiled thy mercy and thy trueth from the great Congregation.
Thy righteousness I have not concealed In the midst of my heart, Thy faithfulness and Thy salvation I have told, I have not hidden Thy kindness and Thy truth, To the great assembly.
I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly.
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
For even the man of peace, in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, hath greatly supplanted me.
And I have not kept to myself the news that you always act justly/fairly; when many of your people have gathered together to worship you in the temple, I have told them that you are faithful to us and save us. I have ◄not concealed/openly told people► that you faithfully love us and act loyally toward us.
I know that you always do what is right. I don’t keep it a secret inside of me. I tell everyone, “We can trust God. He saves us.” I don’t hide the true story from your people. I tell them, “God always loves us. We can always trust him.”
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Psalms 40:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בִּשַּׂ֤רְתִּי
צֶ֨דֶק
בְּ/קָ֘הָ֤ל
רָ֗ב
הִנֵּ֣ה
שְׂ֭פָתַ/י
לֹ֣א
אֶכְלָ֑א
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
אַתָּ֥ה
יָדָֽעְתָּ
בִּשַּׂ֤רְתִּי
bâsar
H1319
to bear tidings
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
צֶ֨דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
בְּ/קָ֘הָ֤ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
Prep | N-ms
רָ֗ב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
שְׂ֭פָתַ/י
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶכְלָ֑א
kâlâʼ
H3607
to restrain
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
יָדָֽעְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 40:10
בִּשַּׂ֤רְתִּי
bâsar
H1319
"to bear tidings"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
Basar means to bear tidings or announce good news, often used to describe preaching or publishing glad news. It is used in the Bible to describe the spread of salvation or joyful messages.
Definition: 1) to bear news, bear tidings, publish, preach, show forth 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to gladden with good news 1a2) to bear news 1a3) to announce (salvation) as good news, preach 1b) (Hithpael) to receive good news
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: messenger, preach, publish, shew forth, (bear, bring, carry, preach, good, tell good) tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 4:17; 1 Chronicles 16:23; Psalms 40:10.
צֶ֨דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
בְּ/קָ֘הָ֤ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
Prep | N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
רָ֗ב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
שְׂ֭פָתַ/י
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶכְלָ֑א
kâlâʼ
H3607
"to restrain"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to hold something back or restrict it, often used in the Bible to describe God's control over human actions. It appears in books like Leviticus and Psalms, where it talks about restraining evil or withholding punishment. English Bibles translate it as 'restrain' or 'withhold'.
Definition: 1) to restrict, restrain, withhold, shut up, keep back, refrain, forbid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut up 1a2) to restrain 1a3) to withhold 1b) (Niphal) to be restrained 1c) (Piel) to finish
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: finish, forbid, keep (back), refrain, restrain, retain, shut up, be stayed, withhold. See also: Genesis 8:2; Psalms 88:9; Psalms 40:10.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
יָדָֽעְתָּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 40:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 40:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:10
- Sermons on Psalms 40:10
Context — I Waited Patiently for the LORD
8I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
9I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
10I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
11O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me; Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me. 12For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me.Cross References
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| 1 | Romans 1:16–17 | I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” |
| 2 | Acts 20:20–21 | I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 3 | Romans 10:9–10 | that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 1:15 | This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. |
| 5 | 1 Thessalonians 1:8 | For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. |
| 6 | Luke 2:30–32 | For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” |
| 7 | Acts 20:26–27 | Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. |
| 8 | Luke 3:6 | And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’” |
| 9 | Romans 15:8–9 | For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 3:17–18 | “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. |
Psalms 40:10 Summary
Psalms 40:10 means that we should openly share God's goodness and love with others, rather than keeping it to ourselves. This can be done by telling others about what God has done in our lives and by living in a way that shows we love and follow Him (see Matthew 5:16). When we do this, we are being faithful stewards of the Gospel, just like the psalmist, and we can trust that God will use our testimony to bring others to Himself (see Romans 10:17). By sharing God's faithfulness and salvation, we can help others come to know and love Him, just as we do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'not cover up' God's righteousness in our hearts?
According to Psalms 40:10, it means to openly declare and share God's faithfulness and salvation with others, rather than keeping it hidden, as seen in Psalms 40:9 where the psalmist proclaims righteousness in the great assembly.
How can we declare God's faithfulness and salvation to others?
We can declare God's faithfulness and salvation by sharing our personal testimonies, like the psalmist in Psalms 40:10, and by living out our faith in obedience to God's Word, as instructed in Deuteronomy 6:6-7.
What is the 'great assembly' mentioned in Psalms 40:10?
The 'great assembly' refers to a large gathering of people, possibly the community of believers, where the psalmist openly shares God's faithfulness and salvation, similar to the gatherings in Acts 2:46 and Hebrews 10:25.
Why is it important to not conceal God's loving devotion and faithfulness?
It is important to not conceal God's loving devotion and faithfulness because it allows others to know and experience God's love and salvation, as seen in Romans 10:14-15, where faith comes from hearing the message of God's love and salvation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can openly declare God's faithfulness and salvation to others in your daily life?
- How has God's loving devotion and faithfulness been evident in your life, and how can you share that with others?
- What are some obstacles that might prevent you from sharing God's faithfulness and salvation with others, and how can you overcome them?
- How can you balance your desire to share God's faithfulness and salvation with others with the need to be sensitive to their spiritual condition and receptivity?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:10
I have not not hid thy righteousness within my heart,.... Meaning not the essential righteousness of God, though that was abundantly declared in the wounds, sufferings, and death of Christ; and which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:10
I 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:10
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I had it there, , but I did not smother or shut it up there, but spread it abroad for thy glory, and the good of the world; which thou hast wrought both for me and by me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:10
Psalms 40:10 I 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.Ver. 10. I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart] Or, if he did, as Psalms 119:11, it was, that having wrought it first on his own affections, he might afterwards utter it a corde ad cor, from the heart to the heart, and so be able to save himself and those that heard him. I have declared thy faithfulness, &c.] See Psalms 40:9.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:10
Verse 10. Thy faithfulness] This means the exact fulfilment of the promises made by the prophets relative to the incarnation of Christ, and the opening of the door of faith to the Gentiles. Loving-kindness] Shows the gift itself of Jesus Christ, the highest proof that God could give to a lost world of his mercy, kindness, and loving-kindness.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:10
10. Neither indolence nor ingratitude nor fear of man has deterred him from openly celebrating those fundamental attributes of the divine character which have been once more manifested in his deliverance. For thy righteousness, see Psalms 5:8, note; for lovingkindness, faithfulness, righteousness, cp. Psalms 36:5-7; Psalms 36:10; for truth and salvation, Psalms 25:5; lovingkindness and truth, Psalms 25:10.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:10
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart - The word “righteousness” here may denote the divine views on the subject of righteousness, or the divine method of making man righteous; that is,
Sermons on Psalms 40:10
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Faithfulness-God, Christ, Man by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the faithfulness of God in the battle against sin. He shares a story of a girl who was possessed by a demon and how Jesus fought and deliver |
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A Revelation of God's Mercy by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes God's immense mercy and lovingkindness, as expressed in Psalms, acknowledging that despite our failings and sins, God's love remains steadfast and forgiv |
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David Relying Upon the Lord's Lovingkindness by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on David's reliance on the Lord's lovingkindness, which is better than life itself. Lovingkindness, akin to grace, encompasses God's zealous, loyal, and merci |
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More Than My Necessary Food by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of abiding in Christ and the secret to spiritual permanence through faithfulness in the outward and inner life, emphasizing the n |
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(Hebrews) 1-Overview-1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the book of Revelation and its portrayal of the end times. He expresses sorrow over the degradation and perversion in society, emp |
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God's Dealing With Me - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the pastor shares his personal experiences and the impact of God's work in his life. He mentions a powerful message he preached and the warm spirit in the Sunday mo |
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"To the Jew first..." by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of considering the Jewish people as central to the church's mission. He argues that neglecting the Jews not only harms them bu |