Psalms 90:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 90:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Oh satisfy us in the morning with thy lovingkindness, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Oh satisfy us in the morning with thy lovingkindness, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Psalms 90:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 90

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14Oh satisfy us in the morning with thy lovingkindness, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, etc.] Meaning not Cyrus and Darius, who gave leave and orders for the rebuilding of the city and temple of Jerusalem, as some; nor Nehemiah, and Ezra, and others, who took more pleasure in the stones and rubbish of the temple, as it lay in ruins, than in all the stately palaces in Babylon; and who were very desirous of, and took delight in gathering these stones, and putting them together again, as others; but, the ministers of the Gospel, and other Christians, in the latter day, who will take pleasure in the great number of converts that there will then be, who, as lively stones, will be built up a spiritual house; and especially when those…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“O satisfy us early with thy mercy - literally, “In the morning;” as soon as the day dawns. Perhaps there is an allusion here to their affliction, represented as night; and the prayer is, that the morning - the morning of mercy and joy - might again dawn upon them. That we may rejoice and be glad all our days - All the remainder of our lives. That the memory of thy gracious interposition may go with us to the grave. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Early - Speedily. Psalms 90:17”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“satisfy: Psa 36:7, Psa 36:8, Psa 63:3-5, Psa 65:4, Psa 103:3-5; Jer 31:15; Zac 9:17 that we: Psa 23:6, Psa 85:6, Psa 86:4, Psa 149:2; Phi 4:4 Psalms 90:15”
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