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What does Psalm 90 teach about the brevity of life?

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Psalm 90 teaches that human life is fleeting, lasting on average 70 years, emphasizing our mortality in contrast to God's eternity.

Psalm 90, attributed to Moses, highlights the fleeting nature of human life by stating that the days of our years are threescore years and ten. This means that on average, we can expect to live around 70 years, and even longer years are often filled with labor and sorrow. Moses urges readers to reflect on the brevity of life and the certainty of death, reminding us that in our sinfulness, our lives pass quickly as a tale told. The contrast between our temporal existence and God's eternal nature serves as a reminder of our need for wisdom and the urgency to seek Christ while we can.
Scripture References: Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 90:4, Genesis 3:19

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Psalm 90
Rick Warta · Dec 18, 2025
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