KJV ORIGINAL
Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Let your servants see the work you do, and let their children see your glory.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to make His mighty works visible to His people and to reveal His glory to the next generation.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 90 is traditionally attributed to Moses and is believed to have been written during the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. In this psalm, Moses reflects on God's eternal nature and the fleetingness of human life, praying for God's favor and works to be evident to His people. Specifically, verse 16 expresses a desire for God to show His mighty deeds to the current generation and His glory to their descendants.
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