Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 90:12

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

Oh! Teach us to live well! Teach us to live wisely and well!

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 90:12-17

(Read Psalm 90:12-17)

　　Those who would learn true wisdom, must pray for Divine instruction, must beg to be taught by the Holy Spirit; and for comfort and joy in the returns of God's favour. They pray for the mercy of God, for they pretend not to plead any merit of their own. His favour would be a full fountain of future joys. It would be a sufficient balance to former griefs. Let the grace of God in us produce the light of good works. And let Divine consolations put gladness into our hearts, and a lustre upon our countenances. The work of our hands, establish thou it; and, in order to that, establish us in it. Instead of wasting our precious, fleeting days in pursuing fancies, which leave the possessors for ever poor, let us seek the forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance in heaven. Let us pray that the work of the Holy Spirit may appear in converting our hearts, and that the beauty of holiness may be seen in our conduct.

　　

Psalm 90:12 In-Context

10 Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

　　11 If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.

　　12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

　　13 Relent, Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants.

　　14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.