King James Version
psalm 90:11 in the King James Version says “Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 90 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.”
psalm 90:11 · KJV
For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told. passed: Heb. turned away as a: or, as a meditation
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. The days: Heb. As for the days of our years, in them are seventy years
Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come
Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
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