Psalms 89:16 cpdv — Look down upon your servants and upon their works, and direct their sons.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Look down upon your servants and upon their works, and direct their sons. "

— Psalms 89:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 89 — Context

13

Return, O Lord, how long? And may you be persuaded on behalf of your servants.

14

We were filled in the morning with your mercy, and we exulted and delighted all our days.

15

We have been rejoicing, because of the days in which you humbled us, because of the years in which we saw evils.

16

Look down upon your servants and upon their works, and direct their sons.

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.

Psalms 89:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:16 say?
Psalms 89:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Look down upon your servants and upon their works, and direct their sons. ”
Where is Psalms 89:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 16.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 89:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:16 in?
Psalms 89:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 89:16?
Psalms 89:16 reads (CPDV): “Look down upon your servants and upon their works, and direct their sons. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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