31 Bible Verses about Meditation

O Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law will he exercise himself, day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the waterside, that will bring forth his fruit in due season. His leaf, also, shall not wither; and, look, whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD; my strength and my redeemer.

O that my words might please him, for my joy is in the LORD.

Furthermore brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things are of honest report, if there be any virtuous thing, if there be any laudable thing, those same have ye in your mind,

Consider what I say. The Lord give thee understanding in all things.

I have set the LORD always before me; for he is on my righthand. Therefore I shall not fall.

Have I not remembered thee in my bed, and thought upon thee when I was waking?

I will exercise myself in thy commandments, and have respect unto thy footpaths. My delight shall be in thy statutes, and I will not forget thy words.

Let not the book of this law depart out of thy mouth: but record therein day and night that thou mayest be circumspect to do according to all that is written therein. For then shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have understanding.

I will speak of all thy works, and my talking shall be of thy doings.

The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Yet do I remember the times past; I muse upon all thy works. Yea, I exercise myself in the works of thy hands.

As for me, I will be talking of thy worship, thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works;

{To the Chanter upon Gittith, a Psalm of David} O LORD our governour; how excellent is thy name in all the world; thou hast set thy glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of the very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. For I will consider thy heavens, even the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars which thou hast ordained.read more.
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And what is the son of man that thou visitest him? Thou madest him lower than the angels, to crown him with glory and worship. Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands; and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet - All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field, the fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea, and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the sea. O LORD our governour, how excellent is thy name in all the world!

Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art become exceedingly glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour. Thou deckest thyself with light, as it were with a garment, and spreadest out the heaven like a curtain - who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters, and maketh the clouds thy chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind.read more.
Thou makest thine angels spirits, and thy ministers a flaming fire. Thou hast laid the foundations of the earth, that it never should move at any time. Thou coveredst it with the deep like as with a garment, so that the waters stand above the hills. But at thy rebuke they flee, at the voice of thy thunder they are afraid. Then are the hills seen aloft, and the valleys beneath - in their place which thou hast appointed for them. Thou hast set them their bounds, which they may not pass, that they turn not again to cover the earth. Thou causest the wells to spring up among the valleys, and the waters to run among the hills, that all the beasts of the field may have drink, and that the wild asses may quench their thirst. Beside them shall the fowls of the air have their habitation, and sing among the branches. Thou waterest the hills from above; the earth is filled with the fruits of thy works. Thou bringest forth grass for the cattle, and green herbs for the service of men. Thou bringest food out of the earth: wine to make glad the heart of man, oil to make him a cheerful countenance and bread to strengthen man's heart. The trees of the LORD also are full of sap, even the cedars of Lebanon which he hath planted, wherein the birds make their nests; and the fir trees are a dwelling for the stork. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats, and so are the stony rocks for the conies. Thou hast appointed the moon for certain seasons, the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, that it may be night, wherein all the beasts of the forest do move. The lions, roaring after their prey, do seek their meat from God. But when the sun ariseth, they get them away together, and lie them down in their dens. Then goeth forth man to his work, and to till his land until the evening. O LORD, how manifold are thy works! Right wisely hast thou made them all; yea, the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea also, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. There go the ships over, and there is that Leviathan, whom thou hast made, to take his pastime therein. These wait all upon thee, that thou mayest give them meat in due season. When thou givest it them, they gather it; when thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. But when thou hidest thy face, they are troubled; when thou takest away their breath, they die, and are turned again to their dust. When thou lettest thy breath go forth, they shall be made; and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. The glorious majesty of the LORD shall endure forever, and the LORD rejoiceth in his works. The earth trembleth at the look of him; he doth but touch the hills and they smoke. I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live; I will praise my God while I have my being. O that my words might please him, for my joy is in the LORD.

Go to the Emmet, thou sluggard: consider her ways, and learn to be wise.

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither reap, nor yet carry into the barns, and yet your heavenly father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you, though he took thought therefore, could put one cubit unto his stature? And why care ye then for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They labor not, neither spin:read more.
And yet for all that, I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his royalty, was not arrayed like unto one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow shall be cast into the furnace, shall he not much more do the same unto you, O ye of little faith?

Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which neither have storehouse nor barn, and yet God feedeth them. How much are ye better then the fowls? Which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least: why take ye thought for the remnant?read more.
Consider the lilies, how they grow. They labor not. They spin not. And yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all this royalty was not clothed like to one of these.

Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might be occupied in thy words.

I will thank the LORD for giving me warning: my reins also chasten me in the night season.

The LORD hath granted his loving-kindness in the daytime; and in the night-season did I sing of him, and made my prayer unto the God of my life.

Receive the law at his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.

My heart was hot within me, and while I was thus musing, the fire kindled, and at the last I spoke with my tongue,

Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me; but I will be occupied in thy commandments. But let such as fear thee, and know thy testimonies, be turned unto me. O let my heart be sound in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.read more.
{Khaf} My soul longeth for thy salvation, for my good hope is in thy word. Mine eyes long sore for thy word, saying, "O when wilt thou comfort me?" For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do not I forget thy statutes. How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou be avenged of mine adversaries? The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. All thy commandments are true. They persecute me falsely; O be thou my help. They have almost made an end of me upon earth, but I forsake not thy commandments. O quicken me after thy loving-kindness; and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth. {Lamed} O LORD, thy word endureth forever in heaven. Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another; thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinance; for all things serve thee. If my delight were not in thy law, I should perish in my trouble. I will never forget thy commandments, for with them thou quickenest me. I am thine; O save me, for I seek thy commandments. The ungodly lay wait for me to destroy me, but I consider thy testimonies. I see that all things come to an end, but thy commandment is exceeding broad. {Mem} O LORD, what love have I unto thy law! All the day long is my study in it. Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my study. Yea, I am wiser than the aged, for I keep thy commandments. I refrain my feet from every evil way, that I may keep thy words. I shrink not from thy judgments, for thou teachest me. O how sweet are thy words unto my throat! Yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth! Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways. {Nun} Thy word is a lantern unto my feet and a light unto my paths. I have sworn, and am steadfastly purposed, to keep thy righteous judgments. I am troubled above measure; quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. Let the freewill offerings of my mouth please thee, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. My soul is always in my hand, yet do I not forget thy law. The ungodly have laid a snare for me; but yet swerve I not from thy commandments. Thy testimonies have I claimed as my heritage forever; and why? They are the very joy of my heart. I apply my heart to fulfill thy statutes always, even unto the end. {Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love. Thou art my defense and shield; and my trust is in thy word. Away from me, ye wicked! I will keep the commandments of my God! O establish me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be disappointed of my hope. Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; yea, I shall ever be talking of thy statutes. Thou treadest down all them that depart from thy statutes, for they imagine but deceit. Thou puttest away all the ungodly of the earth like dross; therefore I love thy testimonies. My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. {Ayin} I deal with the thing that is lawful and right; O give me not over unto mine oppressors. Be thou surety for thy servant to do him good, that the proud do me no wrong. Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health, and for the word of thy righteousness. O deal with thy servant according unto thy loving mercy, and teach me thy statutes. I am thy servant; O grant me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. It is time for thee, O LORD, to lay to thine hand; for they have destroyed thy law. For I love thy commandments above gold and precious stone. Therefore hold I straight all thy commandments; and all false ways I utterly abhor. {Pe} Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them. When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and understanding unto the simple. I open my mouth and draw in my breath, for my delight is in thy commandments. O look thou upon me, and be merciful, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Order my steps in thy word; and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men; and so shall I keep thy commandments. Show the light of thy countenance unto thy servant, and teach me thy statutes. Mine eyes gush out with water, because men keep not thy law. {Tsadi} Righteous art thou, O LORD, and true is thy judgment. The testimonies that thou hast commanded are exceeding righteous and true. My zeal hath even consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and thy servant loveth it. I am small and of no reputation; yet do not I forget thy commandments. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth. Trouble and heaviness have taken hold upon me; yet is my delight in thy commandments. The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting; O grant me understanding, and I shall live. {Kuf} I call with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD. I will keep thy statutes. Yea, even upon thee do I call; help me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. Early in the morning do I cry unto thee; for in thy word is my trust. Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might be occupied in thy words.

But Mary kept all those sayings, and pondered them in her heart.

And he arose and went on, and behold, a man of Ethiopia which was a chamberlain and of great authority with Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, and had the rule of all her treasure, came to Jerusalem for to pray. And as he returned home again, sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the prophet. Then the spirit said unto Philip, "Go near, and join thyself to yonder chariot."read more.
And Philip ran to him, and heard him read Isaiah the prophet, and said, "Understandest thou what thou readest?" And he said, "How can I, except I had a guide?" And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The tenor of the scripture which he read was this, "He was led as a sheep to be slain: And like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth. Because of his humbleness, he was not esteemed. Who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth." The chamberlain answered Philip, and said, "I pray thee of whom speaketh the prophet this? Of himself? Or of some other man?" And Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

Thy words have I hid within my heart, that I should not sin against thee.

I have thought upon thy name, O LORD, in the night season, and have kept thy law.