Psalms 90:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 90:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, And the years wherein we have seen evil.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, And the years wherein we have seen evil.
Psalms 90:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 90

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, And the years wherein we have seen evil.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So the Heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, etc.] Whose name is reverend, and to be feared; especially the glorious and fearful name “Jehovah”, expressive of the divine existence, of his eternity and immutability; though the name of the Lord frequently signifies himself, and here particularly the Messiah, the Son of God, in whom the name of the Lord is; the King of saints, whom all men will fear in the latter day, when the set time to favour Zion is come; will stand in awe of him, be careful of offending him, and will serve and worship him; even the very Heathen, who knew not God, and had no fear of him before their eyes, or in their hearts; the Pagan nations, whose kingdoms will become…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us - Let the one correspond with the other. Let our occasions of joy be measured by the sorrows which have come upon us. As our sufferings have been great, so let our joys and triumphs be. And the years wherein we have seen evil - Affliction and sorrow. They have been continued through many wearisome years; so let the years of peace and joy be many also. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“90:15 The psalmist calls upon the Lord to give the people gladness to replace their mourning (see 92:4-5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Make: Psa 30:5, Psa 126:5, Psa 126:6; Isa 12:1, Isa 40:1, Isa 40:2, Isa 61:3, Isa 65:18, Isa 65:19; Jer 31:12, Jer 31:13; Mat 5:4; Joh 16:20; Rev 7:14-17 the years: Deu 2:14-16 Psalms 90:16”
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