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Psalms 90:12
12Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.
Psalms 90:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
- New International Version (NIV)Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Context of Psalms 90:12
10Our lives last seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. Even the best of them are struggle and sorrow; indeed, they pass quickly and we fly away. 11Who understands the power of your anger? Your wrath matches the fear that is due you. Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. 13Lord — how long? Turn and have compassion on your servants. 14Satisfy us in the morning with your faithful love so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days.
Read all of Psalms 90Psalms 90:12 word by word
לִמְנ֣וֹת יָ֭מֵינוּ כֵּ֣ן הוֹדַ֑ע וְ֝נָבִ֗א לְבַ֣ב חָכְמָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 90:12
- Psalms 39:4“Lord, make me aware of my end and the number of my days so that I will know how short-lived I am.
- Deuteronomy 32:29If only they were wise, they would comprehend this; they would understand their fate.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
- Luke 12:35“Be ready for service and have your lamps lit.
- John 9:4We must do the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work.
- Ephesians 5:16making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
- Job 28:28He said to mankind, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.”
- Proverbs 2:2listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding;
- Proverbs 3:13Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,
- Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; don’t forget or turn away from the words from my mouth.
- Proverbs 7:1My son, obey my words, and treasure my commands.
- Proverbs 8:32“And now, sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy.
- Proverbs 16:16Get wisdom — how much better it is than gold! And get understanding — it is preferable to silver.
- Proverbs 18:1One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.
- Proverbs 22:17Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.
- Proverbs 23:12Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge.
Commentaries on Psalms 90:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12So teach us to number our days - Let us deeply consider our own frailty, and the shortness and uncertainty of life, that we may live for eternity, acquaint ourselves with thee and be at peace; that we may die in thy favor and live and reign with thee eternally.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12So teach us to number our days - literally, “To number our days make us know, and we will bring a heart of wisdom.” The prayer is, that God would instruct us to estimate our days aright: their number; the rapidity with which they pass away; the liability to be cut down; the certainty that they must soon come to an end; their bearing on the future state of being. That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom - Margin, “Cause to come.” We will bring, or cause to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-17Verses 12-17 Those who would learn true wisdom, must pray for Divine instruction, must beg to be taught by the Holy Spirit; and for comfort and joy in the returns of God's favour. They pray for the mercy of God, for they pretend not to plead any merit of their own. His favour would be a full fountain of future joys. It would be a sufficient balance to former griefs. Let the grace of God in us produce the light of good works. And let Divine consolations…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12In 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. This he prays we may know or understand, so as properly to number or appreciate the shortness of our days, that we may be wise.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 90
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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