Psalms
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
Psalms 143:10
Psalms 143:10 (KJV) speaks to God's will, guidance, and obedience — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”
Deuteronomy 30:19“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:8“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Matthew 26:39“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
Mark 14:36“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
1 Samuel 15:22
Common questions
What does Psalms 143:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 143:10 reads: "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness." The verse speaks to God's will, guidance, and obedience. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 143 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 143:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness." is Psalms 143:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 143.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 143:10?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 143:10 include Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalms 40:8, and Matthew 26:39. Reading them alongside Psalms 143:10 deepens the theme of God's will.
How can I pray with Psalms 143:10?
Read Psalms 143:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.