38. Establish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39. Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.
40. Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.VAU.
41. And let thy loving-kindness come unto me, O Jehovah, --thy salvation according to thy word
42. So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I confide in thy word.
43. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments.
44. Then will I keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;
45. And I will walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts;
46. And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed;
47. And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;
48. And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.ZAIN.
49. Remember the word for thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.