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
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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the …
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I …
Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God.
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for …