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Psalms 90:12 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 90:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 90 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come”
Psalms 90:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. This verse pivots from lament over mortality (v.3-11) to prayer for divine wisdom. Having established human brevity and God's eternality, Moses now prays that awareness of mortality would produce not despair but wisdom—living purposefully within our limited time. This is the psalm's practical application: let awareness of death teach us how to live."So teach us" (לִמְנוֹת/limnot) is emphatic petition for divine instruction. Lamad (to teach, train, instruct) acknowledges that wisdom doesn't come naturally—we need God to t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 90:12
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“because the days are evil.”
“while it is day. The night is coming”
“that they understood this”
“though it costs all your possessions”
“the man who gets understanding.”
“and your ears to the words of knowledge.”
“to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”