Psalm 90

Psalm 90 is the 90th psalm from the Book of Psalms. In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation, the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 89. Uniquely among the Psalms, it is attributed to Moses. It is well known for its reference in verse 10 to human life expectancy being 70 or 80 ("threescore years and ten", or "if by reason of strength ... fourscore years" in the King James Version). It is believed that this verse was the influence for the opening words of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.[1]

Authorship and date

By its header this psalm is attributed to Moses. Commentator C S Rodd suggests it was written later,[2] but even from a biblical literalist perspective one writer warns against assuming with any certainty that this is the oldest psalm, because some psalms are anonymous and so "we don't know who wrote them or when".[3]

Uses

Judaism

Is recited during the Pesukei Dezimra during Shabbat, Yom Tov, and Hoshana Rabbah.[4]
Is recited on Shabbat Nachamu (the Shabbat after Tisha B'Av) in some traditions.[5]
Verse 17 is recited following Motzei Shabbat Maariv[6] and the first paragraph of the Shema during bedtime prayers.[7]
Psalm 90 is one of the ten psalms of the Tikkun HaKlali of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.[8][9]

New Testament

Verse 4 is quoted in 2 Peter 3:8[10]

Christianity

The hymn O God, our help in ages past is a lyrical version of Psalm 90 written by Isaac Watts.

References

https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/19/us/gettysburg-address-quotable-facebook/index.html
Rodd, C. S., 18. Psalms in Barton, J. and Muddiman, J. (2001), The Oxford Bible Commentary, p. 391
Growing Christians Ministries, Psalm 90, published 5 October 2012, accessed 3 January 2021
Zlotowitz 1990, p. 378.
Danziger & Scherman 1989, p. 329.
Zlotowitz 1990, p. 595.
Zlotowitz 1990, p. 291.
Weintraub, Rabbi Simkha Y. (2018). "Psalms as the Ultimate Self-Help Tool". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
Greenbaum, Rabbi Avraham (2007). "The Ten Psalms: English Translation". azamra.org. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
Kirkpatrick 1901.

Danziger, Hillel; Scherman, Nosson (1989). The ArtScroll Tehillim: Psalms. Mesorah Publications. ISBN 978-0-89906-673-8.
Kirkpatrick, A. F. (1901). The Book of Psalms: with Introduction and Notes. The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Book IV and V: Psalms XC-CL. Cambridge: University Press. p. 839.
Zlotowitz, Meir (1990). Siddur: The Complete ArtScroll Siddur : English & Hebrew. Mesorah Publications. ISBN 978-0-89906-650-9.

External links

Psalm 90 in Hebrew and English - Mechon-mamre
Psalm 90 King James Bible - Wikisource

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[1] ttps://www.cnn.com/2013/11/19/us/gettysburg-address-quotable-facebook/index.html

[2] Rodd, C. S., 18. Psalms in Barton, J. and Muddiman, J. (2001), The Oxford Bible Commentary, p. 391

[3] Growing Christians Ministries, Psalm 90, published 5 October 2012, accessed 3 January 2021

[FOOTNOTEZlotowitz1990378-4] Zlotowitz 1990, p. 378.

[FOOTNOTEDanzigerScherman1989329-5] Danziger & Scherman 1989, p. 329.

[FOOTNOTEZlotowitz1990595-6] Zlotowitz 1990, p. 595.

[FOOTNOTEZlotowitz1990291-7] Zlotowitz 1990, p. 291.

[8] Weintraub, Rabbi Simkha Y. (2018). "Psalms as the Ultimate Self-Help Tool". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved September 25, 2018.

[9] Greenbaum, Rabbi Avraham (2007). "The Ten Psalms: English Translation". azamra.org. Retrieved September 25, 2018.

[FOOTNOTEKirkpatrick1901-10] Kirkpatrick 1901.