Psalms 90:13 bbe — Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.

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"Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed."

— Psalms 90:13, Bible in Basic English

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“Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.”
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Psalms 90 — Context

The measure of our life is seventy years; and if through strength it may be eighty years, its pride is only trouble and sorrow, for it comes to an end and we are quickly gone.

Who has knowledge of the power of your wrath, or who takes note of the weight of your passion?

So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.

Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.

In the morning give us your mercy in full measure; so that we may have joy and delight all our days.

Make us glad in reward for the days of our sorrow, and for the years in which we have seen evil.

Make your work clear to your servants, and your glory to their children.

Psalms 90:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 90:13 say?

Psalms 90:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.”

Where is Psalms 90:13 in the Bible?

Psalms 90:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 90, verse 13.

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 90:13.

What translation should I read Psalms 90:13 in?

Psalms 90:13 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 90:13?

Psalms 90:13 reads (BBE): “Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.” 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.

Psalms 90:13 bbe — Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.

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