Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days,
That we may cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 39:4
“Lord, let me know my [life’s] end
And [to appreciate] the extent of my days;
Let me know how frail I am [how transient is my stay here].
Deuteronomy 32:29
“O that they were wise, that they understood this,
That they could discern their future and ultimate fate!
Proverbs 2:2-6
So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];
Proverbs 4:7
“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!
And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Job 28:28
“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Proverbs 4:5
“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:1-4
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
Proverbs 8:32-36
“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
Proverbs 18:1-2
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
Proverbs 22:17
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Proverbs 23:12
Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:23
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.
Luke 12:35-40
John 9:4
Ephesians 5:16-17
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So
“Lord, let me know my [life’s] end
And [to appreciate] the extent of my days;
Let me know how frail I am [how transient is my stay here].
“O that they were wise, that they understood this,
That they could discern their future and ultimate fate!
That
“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.
General references
My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;
Open your ears to my sayings.