So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 90 of Psalms. Psalm 90, traditionally attributed to Moses, contemplates human mortality in contrast with God’s eternity. Human life is compared to a night watch, grass that sprouts and disappears, and days that pass quickly. Awareness of death leads to a request for wisdom: learning to number the days. The conclusion asks God to establish human work, recognizing that the permanence of any labor depends on his favor.
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Compare Psalms 90:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Lehre uns bedenken, daß wir sterben müssen, auf daß wir klug werden.
Enséñanos de tal modo a contar nuestros días, Que traigamos al corazón sabiduría.
Enséñanos a contar así nuestros días, para que alcancemos un corazón sabio.
Enseigne-nous à bien compter nos jours, Afin que nous appliquions notre coeur à la sagesse.
Insegnaci adunque a contare i nostri dì; Acciocchè acquistiamo un cuor savio.
Ensina-nos a contar os nossos dias, de tal maneira que alcancemos corações sábios.
求你指教我們怎樣數算自己的日子, 好叫我們得著智慧的心。
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