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Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands--yes, establish the work of our hands!
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Yes, make our efforts successful!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/90.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/90.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/90.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/90.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/90.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the kindness of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/90.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/90.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And do confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/90.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish for us the work of our hands; Establish the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/90.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And let the [gracious] favor of the Lord our God be on us; Confirm for us the work of our hands— Yes, confirm the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/90.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish for us the work of our hands — establish the work of our hands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/90.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish for us the work of our hands— establish the work of our hands! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/90.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish thou the work of our hands upon us; Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/90.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our Lord and our God, treat us with kindness and let all go well for us. Please let all go well! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/90.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/90.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us. Make us successful in everything we do. Yes, make us successful in everything we do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/90.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Lord our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/90.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May your favor be on us, Lord our God; make our endeavors successful; yes, make our endeavors secure!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/90.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands?yes, establish the work of our hands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/90.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/90.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let the favor of the LORD our God be on us; establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/90.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yes, the work of our hands establish thou it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/90.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/90.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And let the pleasantness of our God YHWH be on us, "" And establish on us the work of our hands, "" Indeed, establish the work of our hands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/90.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And let the pleasantness of Jehovah our God be upon us, And the work of our hands establish on us, Yea, the work of our hands establish it!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/90.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sweetness of Jehovah our God shall be upon us: and the work of our hands prepare thou it upon us; and the work of our hands prepare thou it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/90.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/90.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 89:17>And may the splendor of the Lord our God be upon us. And so, direct the works of our hands over us; direct even the work of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/90.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May the favor of the Lord our God be ours. Prosper the work of our hands! Prosper the work of our hands! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/90.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands— O prosper the work of our hands!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/90.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us; for the work of his hands made us, yea, he made us by the work of his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/90.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Let the sweetness of LORD JEHOVAH our God be upon us, because of the works of his hands which he has fashioned for us, and he formed us among the work of his hands! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/90.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And let the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; Establish Thou also upon us the work of our hands; Yea, the work of our hands establish Thou it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/90.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and do thou direct for us the works of our hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/90-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11510" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/90.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5278.htm" title="5278: nō·‘am (N-msc) -- Delightfulness, pleasantness. From na'em; agreeableness, i.e. Delight, suitableness, splendor or grace.">May the favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wî·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon us;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: kō·wn·nāh (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">establish</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for us</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ū·ma·‘ă·śêh (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏê·nū (N-fdc:: 1cp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of our hands—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: kō·wn·nê·hū (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">yes, establish</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ū·ma·‘ă·śêh (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏê·nū (N-fdc:: 1cp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of our hands!</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a></span><br />Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11</a></span><br />Bless his substance, O LORD, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of those who rise against him, and of his foes so they can rise no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Isaiah 26:12</a></span><br />O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a></span><br />For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></span><br />For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11</a></span><br />To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Nehemiah 6:16</a></span><br />When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14-16</a></span><br />But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. / For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. / O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:14</a></span><br />I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></span><br />If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And let the beauty of the LORD our God be on us: and establish you the work of our hands on us; yes, the work of our hands establish you it.</p><p class="hdg">and let</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></b></br> One <i>thing</i> have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Psalm 50:2</a></b></br> Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/80-3.htm">Psalm 80:3,7</a></b></br> Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved… </p><p class="hdg">establish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-28.htm">Psalm 68:28</a></b></br> Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Psalm 118:25</a></b></br> Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-28.htm">Job 22:28</a></b></br> Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-17.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Confirm</a> <a href="/psalms/89-29.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/89-17.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Graciousness</a> <a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Pleasantness</a> <a href="/psalms/89-17.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/psalms/83-1.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/90-10.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/90-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Confirm</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Establish</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Graciousness</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-17.htm">Pleasantness</a> <a href="/psalms/102-14.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 90</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Moses, setting forth God's providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/90-3.htm">Complains of human fragility</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/90-7.htm">Divine chastisement</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/90-10.htm">and brevity of life</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/90-12.htm">He prays for the knowledge and sensible experience of God's good providence.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/90.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/90.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;</b><br>This phrase is a plea for divine favor and blessing. In the context of <a href="/psalms/90.htm">Psalm 90</a>, attributed to Moses, it reflects a deep dependence on God's grace. The "favor" of the Lord is often associated with His presence and approval, as seen in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>, where the Aaronic blessing asks for God's face to shine upon His people. The idea of God's favor resting upon His people suggests a continuous and abiding presence, reminiscent of the cloud and fire that guided the Israelites in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>). This favor is not earned but is a gift of grace, aligning with the broader biblical theme of God's unmerited favor towards humanity.<p><b>establish for us the work of our hands—</b><br>The request for God to "establish" the work of their hands indicates a desire for permanence and success in their endeavors. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where life was often uncertain and labor-intensive, seeking divine establishment was crucial. This reflects a recognition that human efforts are ultimately futile without God's blessing, as echoed in <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Proverbs 16:3</a>, "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Theologically, this acknowledges God's sovereignty over human affairs and the need for His intervention to bring lasting value to human labor.<p><b>yes, establish the work of our hands!</b><br>The repetition emphasizes the earnestness and urgency of the plea. It underscores the belief that without God's intervention, human efforts are transient and ultimately meaningless, as highlighted in <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:2</a>. This repetition also serves as a form of Hebrew parallelism, a common literary device in the Psalms, which reinforces the message. Theologically, it points to the idea that true fulfillment and purpose in work come from aligning one's efforts with God's will, a concept that finds its ultimate expression in the New Testament teaching of working as unto the Lord (<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a>). This plea can also be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the work given to Him by the Father, establishing the ultimate work of redemption for humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/90.htm">Psalm 90</a>, Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. This Psalm reflects their dependence on God for sustenance and purpose during their journey.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness.htm">Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for much of Moses' leadership, representing both physical and spiritual challenges faced by the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor.htm">Divine Favor</a></b><br>God's favor is essential for the success and fulfillment of our endeavors. We should seek His blessing in all aspects of our lives, recognizing that without His grace, our efforts are in vain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purposeful_work.htm">Purposeful Work</a></b><br>The work of our hands is not just about productivity but about fulfilling God's purpose for our lives. We are called to align our efforts with His will, ensuring that our work has eternal significance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites depended on God in the wilderness, we must rely on Him to guide and establish our paths. This dependence fosters a deeper relationship with God and a greater understanding of His plans for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_impact.htm">Legacy and Impact</a></b><br>The establishment of our work by God ensures that it has a lasting impact. We should strive to leave a legacy that reflects God's glory and advances His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_90.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 90</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_divine_favor_establish_our_work.htm">Can our work be established by divine favor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_snowflake_adoptions.htm">What does it mean to worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_great_architect.htm">What is the Great Architect of the Universe?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/90.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Beauty.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">pleasantness. </span>The Hebrew word, like the Greek <span class= "greekheb">?????</span><span class= "ital">, </span>and our "grace," seems to combine the ideas of "beauty" and "favour."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/90.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us</span> (comp. Psalm 45:24, "Thou art fairer than the children of men;" <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a>, "To behold the beauty of the Lord;" <a href="/isaiah/33-17.htm">Isaiah 33:17</a>, "Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty"). The "beauty of God" is upon us when we see and realize the loveliness of his character. <span class="cmt_word">And establish thou the work of our hands</span> <span class="cmt_word">upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish</span> <span class="cmt_word">thou it.</span> The repetition adds nothing, except it be emphasis. God is asked, finally, to "establish the work" in which his servants are engaged - to bless it; that is, to advance it and prosper it. The nature of the "work" is not mentioned. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/90-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">May the favor</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹ֤עַם</span> <span class="translit">(nō·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5278.htm">Strong's 5278: </a> </span><span class="str2">Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rest</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהִ֤י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon us;</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֫לֵ֥ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">establish</span><br /><span class="heb">כּוֹנְנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(kō·wn·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for us</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלֵ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the work</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַעֲשֵׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of our hands—</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭דֵינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">establish</span><br /><span class="heb">כּוֹנְנֵֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kō·wn·nê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the work</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of our hands!</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝דֵ֗ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 90:17 Let the favor of the Lord our (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/90-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 90:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 90:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 91:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 91:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>