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Replace the evil years with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/90.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/90.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/90.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days <i>wherein</i> thou hast afflicted us, <i>and</i> the years <i>wherein</i> we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/90.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days <i>in which</i> You have afflicted us, The years <i>in which</i> we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/90.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, <i>And</i> the years we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/90.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, And the years we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/90.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days Thou hast afflicted us, <i>And</i> the years we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/90.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, <i>And</i> the years we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/90.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad in proportion to the days You have afflicted us, And the years we have suffered evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/90.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make us rejoice for as many days as you have humbled us, for as many years as we have seen adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/90.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make us rejoice for as many days as You have humbled us, for as many years as we have seen adversity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/90.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, And the years wherein we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/90.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make us happy for as long as you caused us trouble and sorrow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/90.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/90.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Make us rejoice for as many days as you have made us suffer, for as many years as we have experienced evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/90.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Give us now as much happiness as the sadness you gave us during all our years of misery. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/90.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Cause us to rejoice throughout the time when you have afflicted us, the years when we have known trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/90.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Make us happy in proportion to the days you have afflicted us, in proportion to the years we have experienced trouble! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/90.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/90.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days in which thou hast afflicted us, and the years in which we have seen evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/90.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/90.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/90.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Cause us to rejoice according to the days "" Wherein You have afflicted us, "" The years we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/90.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Cause us to rejoice according to the days Wherein Thou hast afflicted us, The years we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/90.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />We rejoiced according to the days thou didst humble us, the years we saw evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/90.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />We have rejoiced for the days in which thou hast humbled us: for the years in which we have seen evils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/90.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 89:15>We have been rejoicing, because of the days in which you humbled us, because of the years in which we saw evils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/90.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad as many days as you humbled us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/90.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Make us glad as many days as you have afflicted us, and as many years as we have seen evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/90.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Make us glad because our wickedness is dead, and the years wherein we have seen affliction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/90.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Gladden us, because our wickedness has died, and the years in which we have seen evil are gone.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/90.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Make us glad according to the days wherein Thou hast afflicted us, According to the years wherein we have seen evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/90.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />let us rejoice in all our days, in return for the days wherein thou didst afflict us, the years wherein we saw evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/90-15.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=11497" 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">14</span>Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: mə·ḥê·nū (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">Make us glad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: kî·mō·wṯ (Prep-k:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">for as many days</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: ‘in·nî·ṯā·nū (V-Piel-Perf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">as You have afflicted us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">for as many years</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">as we have seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children.…<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="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a></span><br />I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20-22</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. / A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. / So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a></span><br />Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10</a></span><br />After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Make us glad according to the days wherein you have afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.</p><p class="hdg">make</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a></b></br> For his anger <i>endureth but</i> a moment; in his favour <i>is</i> life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy <i>cometh</i> in the morning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5,6</a></b></br> They that sow in tears shall reap in joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1</a></b></br> And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.</p><p class="hdg">the years</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-14.htm">Deuteronomy 2:14-16</a></b></br> And the space in which we came from Kadeshbarnea, until we were come over the brook Zered, <i>was</i> thirty and eight years; until all the generation of the men of war were wasted out from among the host, as the LORD sware unto them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/88-15.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/85-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/89-32.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/90-10.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/99-8.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/91-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/91-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/91-8.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/102-5.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/104-17.htm">Wherein</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for restoration and balance after a period of suffering. The psalmist acknowledges God's sovereignty in allowing affliction, which is a common theme throughout the Old Testament, where God uses trials to discipline and refine His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-5.htm">Deuteronomy 8:5</a>, <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a>). The request for gladness equal to the days of affliction suggests a desire for divine justice and mercy, reminiscent of Job's restoration (<a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10</a>). Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's ability to transform suffering into joy, a theme echoed in the New Testament (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>).<p><b>for as many years as we have seen evil</b><br>This part of the verse acknowledges the prolonged experience of hardship and evil, which can be understood in the context of Israel's history, such as the years of wandering in the wilderness (<a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Numbers 14:33-34</a>) or the Babylonian exile (<a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>). The mention of "years" indicates a significant period, suggesting that the community has endured long-term suffering. Theologically, it points to the hope for redemption and restoration, a promise seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Isaiah 61:7</a>, where God promises a double portion of blessing for former shame. This longing for deliverance and restoration is ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who brings eternal joy and redemption (<a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20-22</a>).<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 Israel, who experienced both the afflictions of slavery in Egypt and the trials during their wilderness journey, are the primary audience and context for this Psalm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_wanderings.htm">Wilderness Wanderings</a></b><br>The 40-year period during which the Israelites wandered in the desert, experiencing both God's discipline and His provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_affliction.htm">Understanding Affliction</a></b><br>Recognize that afflictions are part of God's sovereign plan and can lead to spiritual growth and maturity. The Hebrew word for "afflicted" ('anah) implies being humbled or brought low, which can be a means of refining our character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_joy_in_trials.htm">Seeking Joy in Trials</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites sought joy after their years of affliction, believers today can find joy in the hope of God's promises and His faithfulness through trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_restoration.htm">God's Timing and Restoration</a></b><br>Trust in God's perfect timing for restoration and joy. The request for gladness "for as many days" as the affliction suggests a balance and a hope for divine recompense.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perspective_on_suffering.htm">Perspective on Suffering</a></b><br>Develop a perspective that sees beyond present suffering to the eternal joy and glory that God promises. This aligns with the biblical theme of suffering leading to greater spiritual depth and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_joy.htm">Prayer for Joy</a></b><br>Encourage a prayer life that seeks not only relief from suffering but also the joy and lessons that can be learned through it, aligning with the psalmist's request for gladness.<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/why_does_god_allow_satan's_attacks.htm">Why does God permit Satan's attacks on us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_'fear_no_evil'_amid_global_crises.htm">Psalm 23:4 - How can one 'fear no evil' when global catastrophes, diseases, and violence still afflict even the devout?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_suffer_long.htm">Psalm 30:11-12: If mourning is truly turned to dancing, why do faithful believers throughout history often remain in prolonged suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_junk_food.htm">What does the Bible say about evil spirits?</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>(15) A prayer that prosperity may follow, proportionate to the mercy that has been endured.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/90.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us.</span> Proportion our time of joy to our time of sorrow: as the one has lasted many long years, so let the other. <span class="cmt_word">And the years wherein we have seen evil;</span> or, "suffered adversity." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/90-15.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">Make us glad</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֭מְּחֵנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for as many days</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּימ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(kî·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as You have afflicted us,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִנִּיתָ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘in·nî·ṯā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bowed down or afflicted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for as many years</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as we have seen</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאִ֥ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’î·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil.</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/90-15.htm">Psalm 90:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/90-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 90:15 Make us glad for as many days (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/90-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 90:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 90:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/90-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 90:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 90:16" /></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>