Psalms 90:12

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So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 39:4 : 4 “O LORD, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!
  • Deut 32:29 : 29 I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them.”
  • John 9:4 : 4 We must perform the deeds of the one who sent me as long as it is daytime. Night is coming when no one can work.
  • Eph 5:16-17 : 16 taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.
  • Prov 4:7 : 7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
  • Prov 2:2-6 : 2 by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding, 3 indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding– 4 if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
  • Prov 3:13-18 : 13 Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18 She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
  • Prov 8:32-36 : 32 “So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it. 34 Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway. 35 For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the LORD. 36 But the one who misses me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death."
  • Prov 18:1-2 : 1 One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment. 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
  • Prov 22:17 : 17 The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.
  • Prov 23:12 : 12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Prov 7:1-4 : 1 Admonition to Avoid the Wiles of the Adulteress My child, devote yourself to my words and store up my commands inside yourself. 2 Keep my commands so that you may live, and obey my instruction as your most prized possession. 3 Bind them on your forearm; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom,“You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,
  • Prov 4:5 : 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
  • Luke 12:35-40 : 35 Call to Faithful Stewardship“Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning; 36 be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37 Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them! 38 Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, blessed are those slaves! 39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
  • Eccl 9:10 : 10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

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  • Job 12:12
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  • Job 8:9-10
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    9For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow.

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    3You make mankind return to the dust, and say,“Return, O people!”

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  • 1 Chr 29:15
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  • 2 Chr 6:31
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    19Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.

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    37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!

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    19Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

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