So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. "Teach us," that is, "so to reflect on the brevity of life, that we may get to ourselves a heart of wisdom," or a heart that is wise and understanding.
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Psalms 90:12
Psalms 90:12
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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