Psalms 90:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Restore joy to match the years of affliction and evil that Your people have endured.
The Context of Psalms 90:15
The psalmist asks for joy in proportion to suffering already endured.
What Does Psalms 90:15 Mean?
The request is proportional: if God has afflicted His people for many years, let the years of gladness be equally numerous. This is a prayer for rebalancing—not that suffering be erased from memory but that it be answered by equal measure of mercy. The God who is just in wrath should be equally generous in restoration.
'The years wherein we have seen evil' acknowledges that suffering was real, observed, and formative. Yet the psalm trusts that God, who measured out those bitter years with purpose, can now measure out sweetness with equal intention. Restoration is not denial but answer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 90:15
What does Psalms 90:15 mean?
Restore joy to match the years of affliction and evil that Your people have endured.
What is the context of Psalms 90:15?
The psalmist asks for joy in proportion to suffering already endured.