Psalm 90:2-4

²Before the mountains were born

or You brought forth the earth and the world,

from everlasting to everlasting

You are God.

³You return man to dust,

saying, “Return, O sons of mortals.”

⁴For in Your sight a thousand years

are but a day that passes,

or a watch of the night.

— Psalm 90:2-4

(BSB)

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The Brevity of Life

Article by Tom Norvell

Don't the years seem to pass more quickly now? How can we discern the time we have and number our days in a proper manner -- we cannot unless we look to the Lord for his help, his presence, and his guidance.

Just a Second

Article by Tim Archer

Did you realize that somebody gave you more time? We need to have an eternal perspective on things. Our lives here are finite, but God offers life without end.

Cross References for Psalm 90:2-4

• Hebrews 13:8
• 2 Peter 3:8
• Genesis 1:1
• Psalm 39:5
• Psalm 102:24-27
• Revelation 1:8
• Genesis 3:19
• Psalm 93:2
• Ecclesiastes 12:7
• Psalm 33:9

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