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Psalms 143:10

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Teach me to do thy will,.... Revealed in the word; which saints desire a greater knowledge of in order to do it, and in which they delight; and also are desirous of being taught, and to practise…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Teach me to do thy will ... - To do that which will be agreeable or pleasing to thee; which will meet with thy approbation. That is, Teach me in the present emergency to do that which thou wilt…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 143:7-12

David here tells us what he said when he stretched forth his hands unto God; he begins not only as one in earnest, but as one in haste: "Hear me speedily, and defer no longer, for my spirit faileth. I…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Teach me to do thy will Cp. Psa 25:4-5; Psa 40:8.

for thouart my God Cp. Psa 31:14, and often; Psa 140:6.

thy spiritis good; lead me into the land of uprightness Better, though the construction is…