41 Let Your mercies come also to me, O Lord—
Your salvation according to Your word.

42 So shall I have an answer for him who¹ reproaches me,
For I trust in Your word. ‡

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I have hoped in Your ordinances.

44 So shall I keep Your law continually,
Forever and ever.

45 And I will walk¹ at ^aliberty,
For I seek Your precepts. ‡

46 ^aI will speak of Your testimonies also before kings,
And will not be ashamed. ‡

47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments,
Which I love.

48 My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments,
Which I love,
And I will meditate on Your statutes.