Psalm 90

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 90:7

7, 8. For—A reason, this is the infliction of God's wrath. troubled—literally, "confounded by terror" ( :-). Death is by sin ( :-). Though "secret," the light of God's countenance, as a candle, will bring sin to view (Proverbs 20:27; 1 Corinthians 4:5). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 90:9

9. are passed—literally, "turn," as to depart ( :-). spend—literally, "consume." as a tale—literally, "a thought," or, "a sigh" ( :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 90:10

10. Moses' life was an exception (Deuteronomy 34:7). it is . . . cut off—or, "driven," as is said of the quails in using the same word (Numbers 11:31). In view of this certain and speedy end, life is full of sorrow. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 90:11

11. The whole verse may be read as a question implying the negative, "No one knows what Thy anger can do, and what Thy wrath is, estimated by a true piety." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown