Psalms 90:3 kjva — Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men."

— Psalms 90:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 90 — Context

1

Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.

2

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

3

Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.

4

For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.

5

Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.

6

In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.

Psalms 90:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 90:3 say?
Psalms 90:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.”
Where is Psalms 90:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 90:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 90, verse 3.
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 90:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 90:3 in?
Psalms 90:3 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 90:3?
Psalms 90:3 reads (KJVA): “Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.” 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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