Psalms 90:12
can number thy wrath? So make thy right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
In Context
11Who knoweth the power of thy anger, and for thy fear
13Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of thy servants.
Cross References
Job 28:28And he said to man: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil, is understanding.
Psalms 39:5I spoke with my tongue : O Lord, make me know my end. And what is the number of my days : that I may know what is wanting to me.
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom and is rich in prudence:
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore, ye children, hear me: Blessed are they that keep my ways.
Proverbs 18:1He that hath a mind to depart from a friend seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.
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 →