Psalm 90:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

LORD, make me to know my end and the measure of my days, what it is that I may know how long I am to be of this world.

O that they were wise, if they were prudent, they would understand their latter end!

Whatever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might, for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol, where thou goest.

Let your loins be girded about and your lamps burning,

It is expedient that I do the works of him that sent me while it is day; the night comes, when no one can work.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

And unto man he said, Behold, that the fear of the Lord, is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and apply thine heart to intelligence,

Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,

Get wisdom, get understanding; forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye sons; for blessed are those that keep my ways.

How much better is it to acquire wisdom than gold! and to acquire understanding is worth more than silver!

Whosoever goes astray seeks according to his own lust and shall meddle with every doctrine.

Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my wisdom.

Apply thine heart unto chastening and thine ears to the words of wisdom.

My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my words.