Psalm 90:12

New International Version

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”

Psalm 39:4

“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.

Psalm 39:5

You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Proverbs 22:17

Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,

Proverbs 23:12

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

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Ecclesiastes 7:2

It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.

John 9:4

As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

Deuteronomy 32:29

If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be!