Psalm 90:12

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

Cross-reference

Psalm 39:4 Parallel

Psalm 39:4 asks God to show the number of one's days, directly mirroring the plea to number our days for wisdom.

Psalm 119:84 Related theme

Psalm 119:84 echoes the question of days' number — a plea for God's timing, while Psalm 90:12 seeks wisdom through numbering.

In Ephesians 5:16, Paul exhorts making the most of every opportunity, echoing the wisdom of numbering our days.

John 9:4 Parallel

In John 9:4, Jesus urges working while it is day, directly echoing the call to number our days before night comes.

Proverbs 19:20 says receiving instruction leads to wisdom in the end, directly paralleling the request for wisdom through numbering days.

Colossians 4:5 commands redeeming the time, a direct parallel to numbering our days for wisdom.

Deuteronomy 32:29 laments Israel's lack of wisdom to discern their end, paralleling the call to number days for wisdom.

Proverbs 22:17 echoes the call to apply the heart to wisdom — the same posture as numbering days for a wise heart.

Proverbs 23:12 similarly urges applying heart to instruction — the very discipline Psalm 90:12 seeks for numbering days.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 urges doing all with might because death comes, similar to using time wisely as in numbering days.

Proverbs 4:7 Related theme

In Proverbs 4:7, wisdom is called the principal thing, echoing the value of the heart of wisdom from Psalm 90:12.

Proverbs 16:16 Related theme

Proverbs 16:16 reinforces the supreme value of wisdom — the very goal of numbering days in Psalm 90:12.

Proverbs 23:23 Related theme

Proverbs 23:23 commands acquiring wisdom at all costs — the same goal as numbering days to gain a heart of wisdom.

In Luke 12:35-40, Jesus calls for watchfulness and readiness, echoing the urgency of numbering our days.

In Proverbs 2:2-6, the pursuit of wisdom is described, paralleling the request for teaching to number our days.

In Ephesians 5:17, Paul connects understanding God's will to wise use of time, echoing the heart of wisdom from Psalm 90:12.

Job 28:28 Parallel

In Job 28:28, wisdom is defined as fearing the Lord, which aligns with the heart of wisdom gained by numbering our days.

In Proverbs 4:5, the command to get wisdom parallels the prayer for a heart of wisdom in Psalm 90:12.

Proverbs 18:2 contrasts the fool who despises understanding with the wise who number days to gain a heart of wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13–18 Related theme

In Proverbs 3:13-18, wisdom is praised as a tree of life, echoing the heart of wisdom from numbering our days.