New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
41 Lord, show me your faithful love. Save me as you have promised.
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May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;
42 Then I will answer those who make fun of me, because I trust in your word.
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then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43 Help me always to tell the truth about how faithful you are. I have put my hope in your laws.
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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.
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I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
45 I will lead a full and happy life, because I've tried to obey your rules.
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I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
46 I will talk about your covenant laws to kings. I will not be put to shame.
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I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
47 I take delight in obeying your commands because I love them.
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for I delight in your commands because I love them.
48 I praise your commands, and I love them. I spend time thinking about your orders.
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I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.
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