11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
11 If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.
11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?
11 Who can make sense of such rage, such anger against the very ones who fear you?
11 Who knows the power of Your anger? For as the fear of You, so is Your wrath.
11 Who can comprehend the power of your anger? Your wrath is as awesome as the fear you deserve.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 90:11
Commentary on Psalm 90:7-11
(Read Psalm 90:7-11)
The afflictions of the saints often come from God's love; but the rebukes of sinners, and of believers for their sins, must be seen coming from the displeasure of God. Secret sins are known to God, and shall be reckoned for. See the folly of those who go about to cover their sins, for they cannot do so. Our years, when gone, can no more be recalled than the words that we have spoken. Our whole life is toilsome and troublesome; and perhaps, in the midst of the years we count upon, it is cut off. We are taught by all this to stand in awe. The angels that sinned know the power of God's anger; sinners in hell know it; but which of us can fully describe it? Few seriously consider it as they ought. Those who make a mock at sin, and make light of Christ, surely do not know the power of God's anger. Who among us can dwell with that devouring fire?