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Psalms 90

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1A Prayer by Moses, the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations. 2Before the mountains were born, before you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. 3You turn man to destruction, saying, “Return, you children of men.” 4For a thousand years in your sight are just like yesterday when it is past, like a watch in the night. 5You sweep them away as they sleep. In the morning they sprout like new grass. 6In the morning it sprouts and springs up. By evening, it is withered and dry. 7For we are consumed in your anger. We are troubled in your wrath. 8You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9For all our days have passed away in your wrath. We bring our years to an end as a sigh. 10The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for it passes quickly, and we fly away. 11Who knows the power of your anger, your wrath according to the fear that is due to you? 12So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13Relent, Yahweh! How long? Have compassion on your servants! 14Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil. 16Let your work appear to your servants, your glory to their children. 17Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands.

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Overview

Psalms 90 is a profound reflection on the nature of God and the fleeting nature of human life. Attributed to Moses, this psalm begins with a declaration of God's eternal nature, stating, "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations" (Psalm 90:1, NIV). This opening verse emphasizes that while humanity is transient, God remains a constant refuge. The psalmist contrasts the eternal existence of God with the brevity of human life, noting that our days are numbered and that we return to dust (Psalm 90:3). This serves as a sobering reminder of our mortality and the need to live wisely in light of eternity. #Moses #EternalGod #Mortality

The psalm continues with a prayer for wisdom, asking God to teach us to number our days so that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). This plea highlights the importance of recognizing the limited time we have on earth and making the most of it. The psalmist also expresses a desire for God's favor and compassion, seeking restoration and joy in the midst of life's challenges (Psalm 90:13-15). Ultimately, Psalms 90 calls us to reflect on our lives, acknowledge our dependence on God, and seek His guidance as we navigate the journey of life, reminding us that our hope and strength come from the Lord. #Wisdom #DivineFavor #LifeJourney

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  1. Deuteronomy 33:27v1Deuteronomy 33:27 describes God as the eternal refuge, echoing Psalm 90:1-2, which speaks of God as the dwelling place throughout all generations, emphasizing His eternal nature and protection.
  2. Job 14:1v10Job 14:1 speaks of the brevity and trouble of human life, a theme echoed in Psalm 90:10, which also reflects on the shortness and toil of life.
  3. Psalms 102:12v2Psalm 102:12 contrasts the fleeting nature of human life with the eternal nature of God, a theme also found in Psalm 90:2.
  4. Ecclesiastes 7:2v12Ecclesiastes 7:2 suggests that reflecting on mortality brings wisdom, similar to Psalm 90:12, which asks God to teach us to number our days to gain a heart of wisdom.
  5. Hosea 7:2v8Hosea 7:2 speaks of Israel's failure to recognize that God remembers all their evil deeds, similar to Psalm 90:8, which states that God sets iniquities before Him, even secret sins.
  6. 2 Peter 3:8v42 Peter 3:8 echoes Psalm 90:4 in expressing that with the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, emphasizing God's eternal perspective and patience.

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