KJV ORIGINAL
Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come back, O Lord, how much longer will this last? Please change your mind and have compassion on your servants.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God, asking Him to return and show mercy after what feels like a very long time of hardship.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 90 is traditionally attributed to Moses and reflects on the brevity of human life in contrast to God's eternal nature, likely written during Israel's wilderness wanderings. In this verse, the psalmist pleads for God's mercy and intervention, asking how long He will withhold compassion from His servants amid their hardships. This prayer underscores the dependence of God's people on His sovereign timing and grace.
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