Psalm 90:12 (KJV)
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12 is verse of the day number 137 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Number our days”. It comes from Psalm 90, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Psalm 90:12 in other translations
So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Psalm 90:12 in context
Psalm 90:9–15 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
9For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.
10The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
11Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
12So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
13Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
14O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
15Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
Cross-references for Psalm 90:12
Passages most often linked to Psalm 90:12, strongest connections first.
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. …
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. …
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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