38. For your servant, fulfill your promisemade to those who fear you.
39. Turn away from me the taunts I dread,for your judgments are good.
40. See how I long for your precepts;in your righteousness give me life.
41. Let your mercy come to me, Lord,salvation in accord with your promise.
42. Let me answer my taunters with a word,for I trust in your word.