Psalms 90:16 net — May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

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"May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!"

— Psalms 90:16, NET Bible

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KJV
“Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.”
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ASV
“Let thy work appear unto thy servants, And thy glory upon their children. ”
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WEB
“Let your work appear to your servants; your glory to their children.”
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DRB
“I will fill him with length of days; and I will shew him my salvation. ”
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BBE
“Make your work clear to your servants, and your glory to their children.”
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KJVA
“Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.”
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Psalms 90 — Context

Turn back toward us, O LORD! How long must this suffering last? Have pity on your servants!

Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!

Make us happy in proportion to the days you have afflicted us, in proportion to the years we have experienced trouble!

May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!

Psalms 90:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 90:16 say?

Psalms 90:16 in the NET Bible reads: “May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!”

Where is Psalms 90:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 90:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 90, 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 90:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 90:16 in?

Psalms 90:16 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 90:16?

Psalms 90:16 reads (NET): “May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!” 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 90:16 net — May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

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