Psalms 90:13
Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
In Context
12So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.
14In the morning give us your mercy in full measure; so that we may have joy and delight all our days.
Cross References
Exodus 32:14So the Lord let himself be turned from his purpose of sending punishment on his people.
Deuteronomy 32:36For the Lord will be judge of his people, he will have pity for his servants; when he sees that their power is gone, there is no one, shut up or free.
Psalms 6:4\6:3\My soul is in bitter trouble; and you, O Lord, how long?
Psalms 74:10O God, how long will those who are against us say cruel things? will the hater go on looking down on your name for ever?
Psalms 80:15\80:14\Come back, O God of armies: from heaven let your eyes be turned to this vine, and give your mind to it,
Psalms 106:45And kept in mind his agreement with them, and in his great mercy gave them forgiveness.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 90:13-17
Prayers for Mercy. 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord , how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants. 14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. 16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou… Read the whole commentary →