38. I am your servant!Do for me what you promisedto those who worship you.
39. Your wonderful teachingsprotect me from the insultsthat I hate so much.
40. I long for your teachings.Be true to yourselfand let me live.
41. Show me your loveand save me, Lord,as you have promised.
42. Then I will have an answerfor everyone who insults mefor trusting your word.
43. I rely on your laws!Don't take away my chanceto speak your truth.
44. I will keep obeying your Lawfor ever and ever.
45. I have gained perfect freedomby following your teachings,
46. and I trust them so muchthat I tell them to kings.
47. I love your commands!They bring me happiness.
48. I love and respect themand will keep them in mind.
49. Don't forget your promiseto me, your servant.I depend on it.
50. When I am suffering,I find comfort in your promisethat leads to life.
51. Conceited people sneer at me,but I obey your Law.
52. I find true comfort, Lord,because your laws have stoodthe test of time.