Thematic Bible
Psalm 90:1 (show verse)
A prayer of Moses, the man of God. O Lord, you have been our protector through all generations!
Psalm 90:2 (show verse)
Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God.
Psalm 90:3 (show verse)
You make mankind return to the dust, and say, "Return, O people!"
Psalm 90:4 (show verse)
Yes, in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes, or like one of the divisions of the nighttime.
Psalm 90:5 (show verse)
You bring their lives to an end and they "fall asleep." In the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up;
Psalm 90:6 (show verse)
in the morning it glistens and sprouts up; at evening time it withers and dries up.
Psalm 90:7 (show verse)
Yes, we are consumed by your anger; we are terrified by your wrath.
Psalm 90:8 (show verse)
You are aware of our sins; you even know about our hidden sins.
Psalm 90:9 (show verse)
Yes, throughout all our days we experience your raging fury; the years of our lives pass quickly, like a sigh.
Psalm 90:10 (show verse)
The days of our lives add up to seventy years, or eighty, if one is especially strong. But even one's best years are marred by trouble and oppression. Yes, they pass quickly and we fly away.
Psalm 90:11 (show verse)
Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.
Psalm 90:12 (show verse)
So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.
death » Preparation for
natural Death » Pray to be prepared for
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
The Heart » Should be » Applied unto wisdom
natural Life » Shortness of, should lead to spiritual improvement
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Redeeming the time » How secured » By realizing the brevity of life
Time » Redeeming the » By realizing the brevity of life
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
natural Death » Pray to be prepared for
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
The Heart » Should be » Applied unto wisdom
natural Life » Shortness of, should lead to spiritual improvement
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Redeeming the time » How secured » By realizing the brevity of life
Time » Redeeming the » By realizing the brevity of life
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
Psalm 90:13 (show verse)
Turn back toward us, O Lord! How long must this suffering last? Have pity on your servants!
Psalm 90:14 (show verse)
Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!
Psalm 90:15 (show verse)
Make us happy in proportion to the days you have afflicted us, in proportion to the years we have experienced trouble!
Psalm 90:16 (show verse)
May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!
Psalm 90:17 (show verse)
May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!