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Psalms 90:10

King James Version (KJV)

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The days of our years [are] threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength [they be] fourscore years, yet [is] their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

Psalms 90:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 90:10

Theological / Devotional

The days of our years. Compare the phrase in Gen. 25:7 ; 47:9. The psalmist seems to be defining the ordinary span of life. There were doubtless many exceptions to the general rule.

By reason of strength. Because of exceptional vigor.

Labour. Heb. ‘amal, “wearisome toil” (see Job 5:7).

Sorrow. Heb. ’awen, “trouble,” “weariness,” “sin,” “crime,” “deceit” (see Prov. 22:8; Isa. 41:29). Mere lengthening of life does not guarantee happiness (see Eccl. 12:1).

We fly away. Even if life is prolonged to the age of 80, it seems but a short time, and we fly away as in a dream (see Job 20:8). The words come with special significance from a man standing on the very verge of death and looking back over the days of his pilgrimage.

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