TEACH US THE WAY OF WISDOM

Psalm 90 stresses time and how it passes, as can be seen from the various time-related vocabulary throughout, such as “days” (vv. 4, 9, 12, 14, 15) and “years” (vv. 4, 9–10, 15). Further, it describes God as eternal and unchanging “in all generations” (v. 1) and “from everlasting to everlasting” (v. 2).[1]

Psalm 39:4 (ESV) — 4 “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!

Psalm 39:4 ESV

4 “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!

Wisdom” here, as typically in Proverbs, is skill in the art of godly living, and its place is indeed in the “heart,” the center of one’s thinking, desiring, and choosing (Prov. 2:10; 4:23); it is coupled with the proper “fear” of God (Pss. 90:11; 111:10; Prov. 1:7; 9:10; 14:2). Wisdom in Proverbs also orients toward the well-being of the whole community of God’s covenant people, the focus of this psalm.[2]

II. OUR NEED

Ephesians 5:15–17 (ESV) — 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Ephesians 5:15–17 ESV

15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Psalm 90:11 (ESV) — 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

Psalm 90:11 ESV

11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

[1] Collins, C. J. (2022). The Psalms. In I. M. Duguid, J. M. Hamilton Jr., & J. Sklar (Eds.), Psalms–Song of Solomon: Vol. V (p. 461). Crossway. [2] Collins, C. J. (2022). The Psalms. In I. M. Duguid, J. M. Hamilton Jr., & J. Sklar (Eds.), Psalms–Song of Solomon: Vol. V (p. 463). Crossway.

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