38. Keep your promise to me, your servant,so you will be feared.
39. Take away the shame I fear.Your laws are good.
40. How I want to follow your orders.Give me life because of your goodness.
41. Lord, show me your love.Save me as you have promised.
42. Then I will have an answer for people who insult me.I trust what you say.
43. Never keep me from speaking your truth.I depend on your fair laws.
44. I will obey your teachingsforever and ever.
45. So I will live in freedombecause I want to follow your orders.
46. I will discuss your rules with kings.And I will not be ashamed.
47. I enjoy obeying your commands.I love them.
48. I praise your commands, which I love.And I think about your demands.
49. Remember your promise to me, your servant.It gives me hope.
50. When I suffer, this comforts me:Your promise gives me life.
51. Proud people make fun of me all the time.But I do not reject your teachings.
52. I remember your laws from long ago.They comfort me, Lord.
53. I become angry with wicked people.They have not kept your teachings.