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 kings and will not be put to shame,
47. for I delight in your commands because 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.
51. The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
52. I remember, Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
53. Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
54. Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
55. In the night, Lord, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
56. This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
57. You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words.
58. I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59. I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.