Psalms 90:12

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

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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What this verse means

Moses asks God to teach him to number his days — mortality turned into wisdom.

A short prayer

Lord, teach me to number my days, so I spend today on what matters.

Read in context — Psalms 90

10The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

11Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.

12So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

13Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

14O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

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