Psalm 90:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

"O LORD, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!

If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end!

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

"Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning,

We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.

making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.

My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you;

"And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,

Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.

My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.