So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Parallel translations
- KJV So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
- BSB So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
- NKJV So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
- NASB So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
- NLT Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.
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Cross-references · 18
- Eph 5:16–17redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
- Ps 39:4“Yahweh, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
- John 9:4I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
- Deut 32:29Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
- Prov 4:7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
- Prov 3:13–18Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
- Prov 23:12Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
- Eccl 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
- Prov 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
- Luke 12:35–40“Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.
- Prov 7:1–4My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.
- Prov 4:5Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
- Prov 2:2–6So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;
- Prov 18:1–2An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
- Prov 22:17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
- Job 28:28To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”
- Prov 23:23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
- Prov 8:32–36“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
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