Psalms
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12
Psalms 90:12 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, eternal perspective, and God's will — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:26“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”
Proverbs 4:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14
Common questions
What does Psalms 90:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 90:12 reads: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The verse speaks to wisdom, eternal perspective, and God's will. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 90 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 90:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." is Psalms 90:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 90.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 90:12?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 90:12 include Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 4:26, and Proverbs 4:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 90:12 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Psalms 90:12?
Read Psalms 90:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.