Psalms 90:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Make us happy for as many days as you have caused us to suffer, and for as many years as we have experienced trouble and hardship.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God to balance out their past suffering with an equal amount of joy and blessing.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 90 is attributed to Moses and reflects on the brevity of human life compared to God's eternality. This prayer likely comes from the context of Israel's wilderness wanderings, when the people experienced decades of hardship due to their disobedience. Moses is asking God to restore joy to match the years of discipline and suffering they endured.

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