I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
Ver. 9. I have preached righteousness in the great congregation] David did this, but Christ much more, by the everlasting gospel, sent the whole world throughout. Great was the company of preachers, and large was their commission. See a draught of it Acts 26:18 .
I have declared thy faithfulness, and thy salvation] Righteousness of Christ imputed, faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises, salvation the end of faith, lovingkindness and truth the ground of all the former, God's lovingkindness, or mercy moving him to promise, and his truth binding him to perform; these are those pearls that Christ by his preachers casteth before people, if they be but as forward to take them as he is to tender them. How beautiful should the feet be of those that bring such glad tidings! and how heavy will the dust of such feet be, shaken off against despisers!
O Lord, thou knowest] sc. That I have herein done mine utmost, and with an upright heart.