Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
So teach [us] to number our days that we may gain 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.
A Conservative Version
So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of 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.
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
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 90:12
Images Psalm 90:12
Prayers for Psalm 90:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Eternal God And Mortal Man
11 Who knows the strength of your anger, and your rage consistent with [the] fear due you? 12 So teach [us] to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Yahweh. How long? And have compassion on your servants.
Cross References
Psalm 39:4
"Let me know, O Yahweh, my end, and what is the measure of my days. Let me know how transient I [am]."
Deuteronomy 32:29
If only they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern {for themselves their end}.
Proverbs 2:2-6
[in order] to incline your ear toward wisdom, [then] you shall apply your heart to understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom! With all [that is in] your possession, gain insight.
Proverbs 16:16
Getting wisdom: {how much} better than gold! And getting understanding: it is chosen {over} silver.
Job 28:28
And to the human beings he said, 'Look, the fear of the Lord [is] wisdom, and to depart from evil [is] understanding.'"
Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy [is] {the one} who finds wisdom, and one who obtains understanding.
Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom and insight; do not forget and do not turn from the sayings of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:1-4
My child, guard my sayings; store my commandments with you.
Proverbs 8:32-36
"And now, children, listen to me; happy [are] those who will keep my ways.
Proverbs 18:1-2
He who is selfish seeks a craving; against all sound judgment he shows contempt.
Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise; you shall apply your heart to my teaching.
Proverbs 23:12
Apply your heart to instruction, and your ear to sayings of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy truth and do not sell [it], wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do--do [it] with [all] your might; for in Sheol--where you are going--no one works, plans, knows, or thinks about anything.
Luke 12:35-40
"{You must be prepared for action} and [your] lamps burning.
John 9:4
It is necessary [for] us to do the deeds of the one who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work!
Ephesians 5:16-17
making the most of the time because the days are evil.