Psalm 143:10
New International Version
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

New Living Translation
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

English Standard Version
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!

Berean Standard Bible
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

King James Bible
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

New King James Version
Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

New American Standard Bible
Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

NASB 1995
Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

NASB 1977
Teach me to do Thy will, For Thou art my God; Let Thy good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Legacy Standard Bible
Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Amplified Bible
Teach me to do Your will [so that I may please You], For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Christian Standard Bible
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.

American Standard Version
Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Contemporary English Version
You are my God. Show me what you want me to do, and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path.

English Revised Version
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me in the land of uprightness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Teach me to do your will, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Good News Translation
You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.

International Standard Version
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Majority Standard Bible
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

NET Bible
Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.

New Heart English Bible
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Webster's Bible Translation
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

World English Bible
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Teach me to do Your good pleasure, "" For You [are] my God—Your Spirit [is] good, "" Lead me into a land of uprightness.

Young's Literal Translation
Teach me to do Thy good pleasure, For Thou art my God -- Thy Spirit is good, Lead me into a land of uprightness.

Smith's Literal Translation
Teach me to do thine acceptance, for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; thou wilt guide me into a land of uprightness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land.

New American Bible
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level.

New Revised Standard Version
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Because thou art my God, thy gentle spirit shall lead me into the way of life.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And teach me to do your pleasure, because you are my God; your Spirit is sweet; you will lead me in the way of life.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Teach me to do Thy will, For Thou art my God; Let Thy good spirit Lead me in an even land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God; thy good Spirit shall guide me in the straight way.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Stretch Out My Hands to You
9Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. 10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. 11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.…

Cross References
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

1 Thessalonians 4:3
For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;

Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 10:23
I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.

Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.

Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.


Treasury of Scripture

Teach me to do your will; for you are my God: your spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

teach

Psalm 25:4,5,8,9,12
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths…

Psalm 119:5-7,12,35
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! …

Psalm 139:24
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

for thou art

Psalm 22:1
To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Psalm 31:14
But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.

Psalm 63:1
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

thy spirit

Nehemiah 9:20
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.

Isaiah 63:14
As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

the land

Isaiah 29:10
For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.

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Psalm 143
1. David prays for favor in judgment
3. He complains of his grief
5. He strengthens his faith by meditation and prayer
7. He prays for grace
9. For deliverance
10. For sanctification
12. For destruction of his enemies














Teach me
The phrase "Teach me" reflects a deep yearning for divine instruction and guidance. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "לַמְּדֵנִי" (lamdeni), derived from the root "למד" (lamad), which means to learn or to be taught. This root is often associated with the idea of being trained or disciplined, suggesting a process of growth and development. The psalmist's plea is not just for knowledge but for a transformation that aligns his life with God's will. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of discipleship and learning under a rabbi, emphasizing the importance of being molded by divine wisdom.

to do Your will
The phrase "to do Your will" underscores the psalmist's desire to align his actions with God's purposes. The Hebrew word for "will" is "רָצוֹן" (ratson), which conveys the idea of pleasure, desire, or favor. This indicates that the psalmist seeks not only to understand God's commands but to find joy and fulfillment in carrying them out. In a broader scriptural context, doing God's will is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting a life of obedience and submission to God's authority. It is a call to live in a way that pleases God, reflecting His character and purposes in the world.

for You are my God
This declaration, "for You are my God," is a profound statement of personal relationship and commitment. The use of "my God" signifies an intimate and covenantal bond between the psalmist and the Lord. In Hebrew, the word "אֱלֹהַי" (Elohai) is used, which is a possessive form of "Elohim," a name for God that emphasizes His power and majesty. This personal acknowledgment of God as "my God" reflects a deep trust and reliance on Him, recognizing His sovereignty and authority over one's life. It is a declaration of faith and allegiance, affirming that the psalmist's identity and purpose are rooted in his relationship with God.

May Your good Spirit
The phrase "May Your good Spirit" highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as a guide and helper. The Hebrew word for "Spirit" is "רוּחַ" (ruach), which can mean breath, wind, or spirit. The adjective "good" (טוֹבָה, tovah) emphasizes the benevolent and righteous nature of God's Spirit. In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God is often associated with wisdom, guidance, and empowerment for service. This invocation for the Spirit's guidance reflects a dependence on divine assistance to live a life that honors God. It is a recognition that human effort alone is insufficient without the empowering presence of God's Spirit.

lead me on level ground
The request to "lead me on level ground" is a metaphor for a life of stability, righteousness, and integrity. The Hebrew word for "level" is "מִישׁוֹר" (mishor), which can mean a plain or a place of evenness. This imagery suggests a path that is free from obstacles and dangers, symbolizing a life that is upright and pleasing to God. In a historical and geographical context, level ground would be the preferred path for travel, offering safety and ease. Spiritually, it represents a life guided by God's truth and wisdom, avoiding the pitfalls of sin and moral compromise. The psalmist's prayer is for a life that reflects God's order and peace, walking securely in His ways.

(10) Thy spirit is good; lead me.--Or, rather, let thy good spirit lead me. (For the omission of the article with the adjective after the determinative noun, comp. Genesis 37:2.)

Land of uprightness.--Better, level land (Deuteronomy 4:43, "plain country;" comp. Jeremiah 48:21), here metaphorically of tranquility and happiness. (Comp. Isaiah 26:10; Psalm 27:11.) . . .

Verse 10. - Teach me to do thy will (comp. Psalm 25:4, 5; Psalm 139:24). For thou art my God. Therefore my Guide and Teacher. Thy spirit is good; i.e. gracious and merciful. Lead ms into the land of uprightness; rather, along a land of smoothness. Some critics unite the last two clauses, and translate, "Let thy good Spirit lead me along a land of smoothness" - "conduct me," i.e. over smooth ground, where I need not stumble.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Teach
לַמְּדֵ֤נִי ׀ (lam·mə·ḏê·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn

me to do
לַֽעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

Your will,
רְצוֹנֶךָ֮ (rə·ṣō·w·ne·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

You
אַתָּ֪ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are my God.
אֱל֫וֹהָ֥י (’ĕ·lō·w·hāy)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity

May Your good
טוֹבָ֑ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

Spirit
רוּחֲךָ֥ (rū·ḥă·ḵā)
Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

lead
תַּ֝נְחֵ֗נִי (tan·ḥê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5148: To guide, to transport

me on level
מִישֽׁוֹר׃ (mî·šō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4334: A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice

ground.
בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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