Psalms 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
In Context
11Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due.
13Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants.
Cross References
Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Psalms 39:5You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 18:1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
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 →