KJV ORIGINAL
Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
Psalm 90 is attributed to Moses and reflects on human mortality and God's eternal nature. This particular verse comes from a section where Moses is pleading with God on behalf of the Israelites, likely during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness as punishment for their disobedience. The plea reflects the deep weariness of prolonged discipline and separation from God's favorable presence.
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