Psalm 143:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 143:10-12

Psalms 143:10 ; Psalms 143:12. Teach me to do thy will To continue in faithful obedience to thee, notwithstanding all temptations to the contrary. Thy Spirit is good, lead me, &c. Or rather, as it is exactly in the Hebrew, and as many, both ancient and modern translators, render the clause, Let thy good Spirit lead me. Leave me not to mine own blind or vain mind, or corrupt affections; neither give me up to the evil spirit, as thou didst Saul, but conduct me in all my ways by thy ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 143:1-12

Psalm 140 - 143 Troubles for the godlyThese four psalms are similar, and from the title of Psalms 142:0 it appears that all four belong to the time when David was fleeing from Saul. (See introductory notes to Psalms 34:0.)Treachery and slander are the chief weapons that David’s enemies use to attack him. These men have the poison of snakes and the cunning of hunters (140:1-5). But Yahweh is David’s God, his defender in whom he trusts for victory (6-8). David’s enemies will receive a fitting... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 143:10

will = good pleasure. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . Spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . lead, &c. = It will lead. land. Some codices, with one early printed edition, read "way"; others, with Syriac, read "path". Compare Psalms 27:11 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 143:10

Psalms 143:10. Thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness— Let thy good Spirit lead me through plain ground. Mudge: Who observes, "I have translated it so, as the clause before leads to this sense; and there is an expression much the same, Psa 27:11 in which he prays God to conduct him in a plain and level way. Such was that of God's law; because, if he went out of that, he would be liable to stumble, and his enemies would take advantage to his prejudice." But, considering the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 143:10

10. (Compare Psalms 5:8; Psalms 27:11). land of uprightness—literally, "an even land" (Psalms 27:11- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-12

Psalms 143In this penitential psalm, David prayed for deliverance and guidance. As in the previous psalm, he called out for help against evil adversaries. This psalm, too, is an individual lament."The psalm sharply contrasts the righteousness of Yahweh, God’s unconditioned inclination toward Israel, and Israel’s righteousness which will carry no freight in time of trouble. The psalm understands the vast and unbridgeable distinction between the two parties." [Note: Brueggemann, p. 104.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:7-12

2. The psalmist’s petition 143:7-12 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:8-12

First, David wanted guidance from God (Psalms 143:8). This would be a fresh morning-like expression of the Lord’s loyal love to His trusting servant. Second, he asked for deliverance from his enemies (Psalms 143:9). Third, he needed teaching from God’s Spirit who would provide safe direction (Psalms 143:10). Fourth, he requested restoration from the attacks of his enemies (Psalms 143:11-12). Each of these petitions also contains some reference to trust in God.Even when God’s people sin, they... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 143:1-12

A late Ps., though ascribed to David, consisting mainly of appropriate reminiscences from earlier Pss.2. Shall no man living, etc.] perhaps, ’is no man living righteous.’3. That have been long dead] better, ’that are for ever dead’: cp. Lamentations 3:6. 4. Is.. overwhelmed] better, ’faints.’Is desolate] better, ’is bewildered.’6. Selah] see on Psalms 3:4; Psalms 7. Hear] better, ’answer’: cp. Psalms 28:1. 10. ’Let thy good spirit lead me in an even’ (i.e. safe, peaceful) ’country’: cp. Psalms... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 143:10

(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; Psalms 27:11.) read more

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