⁴⁰ How I long^(A) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(B)

⁴¹ May your unfailing love^(C) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;^(D)
42 then I can answer^(E) anyone who taunts me,^(F)
    for I trust in your word.