For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
We are worn down by your anger, and your fury fills us with anxiety and fear.
The writer is acknowledging that God's anger against human sin has left people feeling exhausted and deeply troubled.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 90 is traditionally attributed to Moses and reflects on the fleeting nature of human life in light of God's eternal presence, likely written during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings after the Exodus. In this verse, the psalmist expresses the people's experience of being consumed by God's anger and troubled by His wrath, pointing to the consequences of sin and disobedience that led to hardships like plagues and exile. This highlights the broader biblical theme of divine judgment as a call for repentance and faithfulness.
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