Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom.
New American Standard Bible
That we may
King James Version
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Holman Bible
so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.
International Standard Version
teach us to keep account of our days so we may develop inner wisdom.
American Standard Version
So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.
Amplified
So teach us to number our days,
That we may cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom.
Darby Translation
So teach us to number our days, that we may acquire a wise heart.
Julia Smith Translation
To number our days so make known, and we shall bring the heart to wisdom.
King James 2000
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So teach [us] to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Modern King James verseion
So teach us to number our days, so that we may bring a heart of wisdom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
NET Bible
So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.
New Heart English Bible
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
The Emphasized Bible
How to number our days, so grant us to know, That we may win us a heart that hath wisdom.
Webster
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.
World English Bible
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Youngs Literal Translation
To number our days aright let us know, And we bring the heart to wisdom.
Themes
natural Death » Pray to be prepared for
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
The Heart » Should be » Applied unto wisdom
natural Life » Shortness of, should lead to spiritual improvement
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Redeeming the time » How secured » By realizing the brevity of life
Topics
Devotionals
Devotionals about Psalm 90:12
Devotionals containing Psalm 90:12
References
Watsons
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 90:12
Prayers for Psalm 90:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Eternal God And Mortal Man
11 Who knows the power of thine anger, and thy wrath according to the fear that is due to thee? 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O LORD. How long? And relent concerning thy servants.
Cross References
Psalm 39:4
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is. Let me know how frail I am.
Deuteronomy 32:29
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Proverbs 2:2-6
so as to incline thine ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding,
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Job 28:28
And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:1-4
My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
Proverbs 8:32-36
Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me. For blessed are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 18:1-2
He who desires to separate himself seeks excuses, and rages against all sound wisdom.
Proverbs 22:17
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever thy hand finds to do, do with thy might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where thou go.
Luke 12:35-40
Let your loins be girded about, and the lights burning,
John 9:4
I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night comes when no man can work.
Ephesians 5:16-17
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.