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Berean Standard Bible

“I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.”

Psalms 40:9

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Psalms 40 begins with thanksgiving for being lifted from a pit and turns to a public testimony of God's faithfulness. David has been rescued, and he now refuses to keep it private.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.

World English Bible (WEB)

I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Jehovah, thou knowest.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have given news of righteousness in the great meeting; O Lord, you have knowledge that I have not kept back my words.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Anunciado he justicia en grande congregación: he aquí no detuve mis labios, Jehová, tú lo sabes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A todos les he hablado de tu justicia. Sin timidez lo he proclamado, según te consta, Señor.

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