Psalm 90:12

New Living Translation

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

Psalm 39:4

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is.

Psalm 39:5

You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Interlude

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!

Proverbs 22:17

Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.

Proverbs 23:12

Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.

Proverbs 23:23

Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

Proverbs 4:7

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

Ecclesiastes 7:2

Better to spend your time at funerals than at parties. After all, everyone dies— so the living should take this to heart.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

John 9:4

We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.

Deuteronomy 32:29

Oh, that they were wise and could understand this! Oh, that they might know their fate!