God’s Word Translation
Psalms 90:12
12Teach us to number each of our days so that we may grow in wisdom.
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
10Each of us lives for 70 years— or even 80 if we are in good health. But the best of them ⌞bring⌟ trouble and misery. Indeed, they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11Who fully understands the power of your anger? A person fears you more when he better understands your fury. Teach us to number each of our days so that we may grow in wisdom. 13Return, Lord! How long … ? Change your plans about ⌞us,⌟ your servants. 14Satisfy us every morning with your mercy so that we may sing joyfully and rejoice all our days.
Read all of Psalms 90Psalms 90:12 word by word
לִמְנ֣וֹת יָ֭מֵינוּ כֵּ֣ן הוֹדַ֑ע וְ֝נָבִ֗א לְבַ֣ב חָכְמָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 90:12
- Psalms 39:4“Teach me, O Lord, about the end of my life. Teach me about the number of days I have left so that I may know how temporary my life is.
- Deuteronomy 32:29If only they were wise enough to understand this and realize what will happen to them!
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.
- Luke 12:35“Be ready for action, and have your lamps burning.
- John 9:4We must do what the one who sent me wants us to do while it is day. The night when no one can do anything is coming.
- Ephesians 5:16Make the most of your opportunities because these are evil days.
- Job 28:28So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”
- Proverbs 2:2if you pay close attention to wisdom, and let your mind reach for understanding,
- Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.
- Proverbs 4:5Acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding. Do not forget. Do not turn away from the words that I have spoken.
- Proverbs 7:1My son, pay attention to my words. Treasure my commands that are within you.
- Proverbs 8:32“Now, sons, listen to me. Blessed are those who follow my ways.
- Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.
- Proverbs 18:1A loner is out to get what he wants for himself. He opposes all sound reasoning.
- Proverbs 22:17Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people, and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
- Proverbs 23:12Live a more disciplined life, and listen carefully 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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