Psalm 90

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 90. A Prayer by Moses, the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations. Before the mountains were born, before you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. You turn man to destruction, saying, “Return, you children of men.” For a thousand years in your sight are just like yesterday when it is past, like a watch in the night. You sweep them away as they sleep. In the morning they sprout like new grass. In the morning it sprouts and springs up. By evening, it is withered and dry. For we are consumed in your anger. We are troubled in your wrath. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days have passed away in your wrath. We bring our years to an end as a sigh. The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labour and sorrow, for it passes quickly, and we fly away. Who knows the power of your anger, your wrath according to the fear that is due to you? So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Relent, LORD! How long? Have compassion on your servants! Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil. Let your work appear to your servants, your glory to their children. Let the favour of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands.

Worship Lyrics

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

About This Psalm

Psalm 90 is a righteousness psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: righteousness

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 90 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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