Psalms 90:12

What does Psalms 90:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 90:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

To number our days aright let <FI>us<Fi> know, And we bring the heart to wisdom.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

So teach [us] to number our days, that we may acquire a wise heart.

Context

v.11Who knoweth the power of thine anger, And thy wrath according to the fear that is due unto thee?

v.12This passage

v.13Return, O Jehovah; how long? And let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 9:4

    We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

  • Proverbs 18:1

    He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

  • Proverbs 2:2

    So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

  • Deuteronomy 32:29

    Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!

  • Proverbs 22:17

    Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

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