Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 90:1-17
Psalms 90:0 Making the most of a short lifeGod alone is permanent and enduring, and therefore the only true security is found in him (1-2). Human life, by contrast, is short and uncertain, and is brought to an end as God decides and when he chooses. No matter how long a person lives, even to a thousand years, the number of years is insignificant compared with the timelessness of God (3-6).Sin has spoiled human life and brought God’s judgment upon people in the form of life’s troubles and... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 90:13-17
Psalms 90:13-17. Return, O Lord To us in mercy. How long? Understand, wilt thou be angry? Or, will it be ere thou return to us? Let it repent thee, &c. Of thy severe proceedings against us. O satisfy us early with thy mercy That is, speedily, or seasonably, before we be utterly consumed. Make us glad, &c. Our afflictions have been sharp and long, let not our prosperity be small and short. Let thy work appear to thy servants Declare to all the world, that thou hast not... read more