Psalms 40:10 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist publicly shares everything about God's character—His righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, and love.
The Context of Psalms 40:10
Complete transparency about God's character marks authentic public witness.
What Does Psalms 40:10 Mean?
The emphatic repetition—'I have not hid,' 'I have declared,' 'I have not concealed'—shows the psalmist's determination to speak openly and completely. Righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, lovingkindness, truth—these are the core attributes of God. All are proclaimed without reserve to the congregation.
This is radical transparency. The psalmist holds nothing back in his testimony. He lays out the complete character of God as he has experienced it. The contrast between concealment and declaration makes clear his active, deliberate choice to be a public witness.
Psalms 40:10 in the Original Language
chesed (חֶסֶד), 'lovingkindness'—covenant loyalty, steadfast love, mercy rooted in faithful commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 40:10
What does Psalms 40:10 mean?
The psalmist publicly shares everything about God's character—His righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, and love.
What is the context of Psalms 40:10?
Complete transparency about God's character marks authentic public witness.