Lord, You have been our dwelling place In all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.
You turn man to destruction, And say, “Return, O children of men.” For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night.
You carry them away like a flood; They are like a sleep. In the morning they are like grass which grows up: In the morning it flourishes and grows up; In the evening it is cut down and withers.
For we have been consumed by Your anger, And by Your wrath we are terrified. You have set our iniquities before You, Our secret sins in the light of Your countenance.
All our days have passed away in Your wrath; We finish our years like a sigh. The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Who knows the power of Your anger? For as the fear of You, so is Your wrath. So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Return, O Lord! How long? And have compassion on Your servants. Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days!
Make us glad according to the days in which You have afflicted us, The years in which we have seen evil. Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children.
And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.
The origins of Psalm Ninety
Psalm 90 is a powerful prayer of trust and humility in the Catholic Church. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it was likely used in Temple worship.
The Psalm is a hymn that expresses a deep longing for God’s mercy and guidance. It is a reminder that even in difficult times, we can find peace and comfort in the love of God.
Over time, Psalm 90 became a popular prayer among the faithful, and it was often recited during the Liturgy of the Hours. Its themes of trust in God’s providence and the power of prayer resonated with many people.
In the Catholic Church, Psalm 90 continues to be a cherished prayer that is often recited during Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and private devotions. Its words have inspired countless individuals to seek God’s guidance in their lives and to place their trust in His providence.
Today, Psalm 90 remains an important reminder of the power of prayer and the strength that comes from placing our trust in God. Its words continue to touch the lives of Catholics around the world and to inspire them to deepen their faith and to seek God’s love and guidance in their lives.