Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.”

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

World English Bible

So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

American Standard Version

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

Geneva Bible 1599

Teach vs so to nomber our dayes, that we may apply our heartes vnto wisdome.

Darby Translation

So teach [us] to number our days, that we may acquire a wise heart.

Young's Literal Translation

To number our days aright let [us] know, And we bring the heart to wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.

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Cross references

“So”

Psalm 39:4 John 9:4 Deuteronomy 32:29 Ecclesiastes 9:10 Luke 12:35–40 Ephesians 5:16

Psalm 39:4 · BSB

“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.

John 9:4 · BSB

While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

Deuteronomy 32:29 · BSB

If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 · BSB

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Luke 12:35–40 · BSB

Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.

Ephesians 5:16 · BSB

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

“that”

Proverbs 4:7 Proverbs 3:13–18 Proverbs 16:16 Proverbs 23:12 Proverbs 2:2–6 Proverbs 4:5

Proverbs 4:7 · BSB

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Proverbs 3:13–18 · BSB

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

Proverbs 16:16 · BSB

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Proverbs 23:12 · BSB

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

Proverbs 2:2–6 · BSB

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

Proverbs 4:5 · BSB

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due.

13Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants.

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