10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
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Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
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If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.
12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
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Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.