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 Lawforever and ever.
45 I have gained perfect freedomby following your teachings,