So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work
Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.