Psa 90:11-17 | JFB | STEP | 11. The whole verse may be read as a question implying the negative, "No one knows what Thy anger can do, and what Thy wrath is, estimated by a true piety."

‏ Psalms 90:11-17

11. The whole verse may be read as a question implying the negative, "No one knows what Thy anger can do, and what Thy wrath is, estimated by a true piety."

12. This he prays we may know or understand, so as properly to number or appreciate the shortness of our days, that we may be wise.

13. (Compare Psa 13:2).

let it repent--a strong figure, as in Ex 32:12, imploring a change in His dealings.

14. early--promptly.

15. As have been our sorrows, so let our joys be great and long.

16. thy work--or, providential acts.

thy glory--(Psa 8:5; 45:3), the honor accruing from Thy work of mercy to us.

17. let the beauty--or sum of His gracious acts, in their harmony, be illustrated in us, and favor our enterprise.