Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Study Note
Study Note
'Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness' — this verse from the last of the seven penitential psalms makes learning divine will an ongoing relational petition rather than a one-time acquisition. The address 'thou art my God' grounds the pedagogical request in covenant relationship: instruction flows from belonging. The 'good spirit' (ruach tovah) that leads into the 'land of uprightness' anticipates New Testament pneumatology — particularly Romans 8:14 ('as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God') — and has been foundational in Christian spirituality's linking of divine guidance with Spirit-mediated discipleship.
Other Translations
Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Teach me to do Thy good pleasure, For Thou <FI>art<Fi> my God--Thy Spirit <FI>is<Fi> good, Lead me into a land of uprightness.
Give me teaching so that I may do your pleasure; for you are my God: let your good Spirit be my guide into the land of righteousness.
Cross References
As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord caused him to rest: so didst thou …
For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets …
And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and …
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in …
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to …
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them …
I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.