Psalm 90
Theme
The Eternity of God and the Frailty of Man
Outline
1-6, The eternity of God, the frailty of man. 7-11, Submission to Divine chastisement. 12-17, Prayer for mercy and grace.
Key Verse
(90:12) So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Notes
Psalm 90, attributed to Moses, begins and ends with references to God as "my Lord," creating an inclusio. It explores human transience (90:3–6) and God's wrath (90:7–11), followed by a plea for wisdom (90:12) and joy (90:13–16), concluding with a request for God to establish their work (90:17).