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.