Psalm 90:12

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Summary

Psalm 90:12

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

So

That

General references

Proverbs 4:20

Bible References

So

"O Lord, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!

I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them."

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

"Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning;

We must perform the deeds of the one who sent me as long as it is daytime. Night is coming when no one can work.

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

That

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

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.

General references

My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.