Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 40:9

9. I have preached righteousness , in the great congregation : [illegible: 1+ letters]o I have not refrained my lips , O LORD, thou knowest .

To wit, thy Righteousness, as it is expressed in the next Verse, (i. e.) Thy faithfulness, as it is there explained: Or Righteousness properly so called: for both were fully declared and demonstrated in Christ, the former in sending him into the World according to his Promise, Act. 13. 23. and the lat[illegible: 1+ letters]er in inflicting Death upon him for Mans sin, Rom. 3. 25, 26.

[illegible: 1+ letters]n the most publick and solemn Assemblies: not onely to the Iews, but also to all other Nations; to whom Christ preached by his Apostles, as is observed Eph. 2. 17.

To wit, from Preaching it, out of sloth or Fear, or Self-Love, but have Preached it publickly, and even to the Face of mine Enemies, though I knew my Preaching would cost me my Life.

I call thee to Witness the Truth of what I say.

Marginal references: Psal. 35. 18.