Psalm 143:10

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 143:1-12

This is the last of the penitential psalms, and is uniformly ascribed to David. It was composed during a period of exile. The LXX and the Vulgate, “on the rebellion of Absalom.” Psalms 143:10 . Thy Spirit is good. The LXX read, “Let thy good Spirit lead me into the land of uprightness.” REFLECTIONS. This psalm was composed also in exile, as appears from his prayer to be led into the land of uprightness: Psalms 143:10. These litanies, or pleadings with heaven, are glowing, ardent, and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 143:1-12

Psalms 143:1-12Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications.A penitential soul in prayerI. The reasons urged.1. A consciousness of moral unrighteousness (verse 2). No man will ever pray rightly until he is made deeply conscious that he has no claims whatever upon the favour of God, and that his necessities, if relieved at all, must be relieved by sovereign mercy alone.2. A terrible sense of danger (verses 3, 4).3. An encouraging reminiscence of God (verse 5).4. An intense craving of the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 143:10

Psalms 143:10Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God. The delight of the godlyI. The godly man’s prayer. Humility, teachableness, sense of his own ignorance should characterize the Christian; as also the greatness and glory, the wisdom and power of Him who is his God.II. The godly man’s delight.1. What is the will of God?(1) Our sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3).(2) He wills that we should render Him most hearty thanksgiving for all the mercies with which He so bountifully blesses us (1... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 143:10

Psa 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou [art] my God: thy spirit [is] good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Ver. 10. Teach me to do thy will ] Orat nunc pro salute animae, ut ante pro corporis, saith Kimchi. Now he prayeth for his soul’s health; and would be as well delivered from his corruptions within as from his enemies without. Lord, save me from that naughty man myself, said an ancient. Thy spirit is good ] The fruit of it is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 143:10

Teach: Psalms 25:4, Psalms 25:5, Psalms 25:8, Psalms 25:9, Psalms 25:12, Psalms 119:5-Judges :, Psalms 119:12, Psalms 119:35, Psalms 139:24, Micah 4:2, Matthew 28:20, Colossians 1:9, Colossians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Hebrews 13:21, 1 John 2:27 for thou art: Psalms 22:1, Psalms 31:14, Psalms 63:1, Psalms 118:28, Psalms 140:6 thy spirit: Nehemiah 9:20, Isaiah 63:14, John 14:26, John 16:13-Ezra :, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:2, Romans 8:14-Nehemiah :, Romans 8:26, Romans... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 143:10

10. Thy spirit is good Probably it is better to read: “Let thy Spirit, which is good, lead me,” etc. “Land of uprightness” is Hebrew for “a level country,” one in which he can see a long distance, and determine his course with ease and safety. read more