So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
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Psalms 90:10-14
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Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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