Psalm 90:12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

…dinumerare? Dexteram tuam sic notam fac, et eruditos corde in sapientia.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 90:11–12

In the search for wisdom, no one can fully understand the Lord (see Isaiah 40:13). The right human response to the Lord is godly fear (see Psalm 60:4). The Lord alone can teach humans to follow the path of wisdom (Psalm 25:4–6).

Psalms 90:1–17

Although the Lord’s people have lived in him for many generations, their sin creates distance between them and their eternal Lord. The Lord’s anger against human sin can seem to last a lifetime. Even then, it is only a small sign of his full displeasure with sin. This sad situation leads the community to seek the Lord’s light.

The first step is to ask the Lord to restore them because of his compassion and faithful love (Psalm 90:13–14). He alone can make his servants glad. He alone can bless the generations that come after them (Psalm 90:16–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Death Wisdom Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Ephesians 5:16–17
…redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Psalm 39:4
“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.
John 9:4
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
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 3:13–18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Proverbs 23:12
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
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
Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.
Proverbs 2:2–6
…if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

Glossary

Calendars (Ancient and Modern) David Day Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of

Topics

Age and Wisdom Death: Preparation For God's Purpose for Me Grandparents How Long we Will Live Living Life to the Fullest Managing Time Natural Death: Pray to be Prepared For Natural Life: Shortness of, should Lead to Spiritual Improvement Priorities Redeeming the Time Schedules The Heart: should be Applied to Wisdom Time Management Time to Die Tombstones Using your Time Wisely Wasting Wasting Time Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual

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