Psalms 90:12

In 11 translations

BSB

So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.

KJV

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.apply: Heb. cause to come

WEB

So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

ASV

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

LSV

Let [us] know to number our days correctly, || And we bring the heart to wisdom.

YLT

To number our days aright let [us] know, And we bring the heart to wisdom.

DBY

So teach [us] to number our days, that we may acquire a wise heart.

DRC89:12

Can number thy wrath? So make thy right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.

GNV

Teach vs so to nomber our dayes, that we may apply our heartes vnto wisdome.

JPS

So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom.

LXXE89:12

and who knows how to number his days because of the fear of thy wrath? So manifest thy right hand, and those that are instructed in wisdom in the heart.

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Original-language editions

WLC

לִמְנ֣וֹת יָ֭מֵינוּ כֵּ֣ן הוֹדַ֑ע וְ֝נָבִ֗א לְבַ֣ב חָכְמָֽה׃

LXX-Br89:12

τὴν δεξιάν σου οὕτως γνώρισον, καὶ τοὺς πεπαιδευμένους τῇ καρδίᾳ ἐν σοφίᾳ.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Ephesians 5:16–17redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
• Psalms 39:4“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.
• John 9:4While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
• Deuteronomy 32:29If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
• Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
• Proverbs 3:13–18Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with…
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
• Proverbs 23:12Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
• Luke 12:35–40Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.…
• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
• Proverbs 18:1–2He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
• Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
• Proverbs 7:1–4My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to…
• Proverbs 2:2–6if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then…
• Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

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