Psalms 90:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Let the beauty and favor of the LORD our God rest on us. Make the work we do with our hands successful and lasting, yes, please make our work meaningful and fruitful.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God to bless their lives with His presence and to make their daily work meaningful and successful.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 90 is traditionally attributed to Moses and is one of the oldest psalms in the Bible, serving as a reflective prayer on the fleeting nature of human life in contrast to God's eternal nature. In this verse, the psalmist is seeking God's favor and stability for the people's daily efforts, likely during the challenges of the wilderness journey, emphasizing a reliance on divine intervention for meaningful accomplishments. This plea highlights the ancient Israelites' understanding of their work as dependent on God's blessing rather than human strength alone.

Explore Similar Verses

John 15:5

I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay connected to me and I live in you, you will produce much fruit. But without me, you can't accomplish anything meaningful.

Colossians 1:10

So you can live in a way that actually honors God and makes him proud, doing good things that matter, growing in good works, and getting to know God better and better along the way.

Psalms 92:14

They will still produce fruit even when they are old; they will be healthy and thriving;

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources