Psalms 40:9

⁹I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord.i

Psalm 40 is a deeply personal song of David that moves from the pit of despair to the platform of praise, and then pivots to a plea for deliverance. It begins with a testimony of God’s rescuing faithfulness, establishing a pattern for worship that is rooted in trust, not ritual.