39. Take away the disgrace I dread,for your laws are good.
40. How I long for your precepts!In your righteousness preserve my life.
41. May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,your salvation, according to your promise;
42. then I can answer anyone who taunts me,for I trust in your word.
43. Never take your word of truth from my mouth,for I have put my hope in your laws.
44. I will always obey your law,for ever and ever.
45. I will walk about in freedom,for I have sought out your precepts.
46. I will speak of your statutes before kingsand will not be put to shame,
47. for I delight in your commandsbecause I love them.
48. I reach out for your commands, which I love,that I may meditate on your decrees.
49. Remember your word to your servant,for you have given me hope.
50. My comfort in my suffering is this:your promise preserves my life.