11 [a]Who knoweth the power of thy wrath? for according to thy fear is thine anger.

12 Teach us so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto [b]wisdom.

13 Return (O Lord, [c]how long?) and be [d]pacified toward thy servants.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 90:11 If man’s life for the brevity be miserable, much more if thy wrath lie upon it, as they which fear thee, only know.
  2. Psalm 90:12 Which is, by considering the shortness of our life, and by meditating the heavenly joys.
  3. Psalm 90:13 Meaning, wilt thou be angry?
  4. Psalm 90:13 Or, take comfort in thy servants.

11 If only we knew the power of your anger!
    Your wrath(A) is as great as the fear that is your due.(B)
12 Teach us to number our days,(C)
    that we may gain a heart of wisdom.(D)

13 Relent, Lord! How long(E) will it be?
    Have compassion on your servants.(F)

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