Psalms 90:12
So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
In Context
11Who has knowledge of the power of your wrath, or who takes note of the weight of your passion?
13Come back, O Lord; how long? let your purpose for your servants be changed.
Cross References
Job 28:28And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.
Psalms 39:5\39:4\Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
Proverbs 3:13Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
Proverbs 4:7The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
Proverbs 8:32Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 18:1He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 90:8-12
Penitent Submission. 7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. 8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told. 10 The 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. 11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even… Read the whole commentary →