31 Bible Verses about Meditation

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers. But his delight is in the law of Jehovah (YHWH), and on his law he meditates (ponders) (speaks softly with deep thought) (studies) (contemplates) day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O Jehovah, my rock and my Redeemer (Purchaser).

May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will find joy in Jehovah.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

I always keep Jehovah in front of me. When he is at my right hand (assisting me), I cannot be moved.

As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.

I will meditate on your precepts and regard your ways. I shall delight in your statutes. I shall not forget your word!

This Book of the Law will not depart out of your mouth. You must meditate (intensely study) (think deeply) on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. Then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

I will also meditate on all your work and consider your activities.

Jehovah's deeds are spectacular. They are studied by all who enjoy them.

I remember the days of old. I meditate (think deeply) (intensely study) on all your activities. I muse on the work of your hands.

On the glorious splendor of your majesty and on your wonderful works, I will meditate.

([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, our Lord, how excellent is your majestic name in all the earth! You have displayed your glory above the heavens. From the mouths of little children and infants, you have built a fortress against your opponents to silence the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the creation of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have set in place,read more.
what is man that you remember him or the son of man that you take care of him? You made him a little lower than god-like ones (God) (Son of God) (angels). You crowned him with glory and honor. (John 1:18) You made him rule what your hands created. You have put everything under his control: all the sheep and cattle, the wild animals, the birds, the fish, whatever swims in the currents of the seas. O Jehovah, our Lord, how excellent is your majestic (magnificent) name in all the earth!

Bless Jehovah with all my being! O Jehovah my God, You are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty. You cover yourself with light as with a cloak. You stretch out clouds in the sky like a curtain. You lay the beams of your upper chambers in the waters. You make the clouds your chariot. You walk upon the wings of the wind.read more.
You make the winds your messengers, the flaming fire your ministers. You established the earth upon its foundations, so that it will not be unstable forever. You covered it with the deep like a garment. The waters stood above the mountains. They fled at your rebuke. At the sound of your thunder they hurried away. The mountains rose and the valleys sank down to the place you appointed for them. You set a boundary that they may not go beyond. They will not return to cover the earth. You send watering springs to the valleys. They flow between the mountains. They give drink to every beast of the field. The wild donkeys quench their thirst. Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell. They lift up voices among the branches. You water the mountains from your upper chambers. The earth is satisfied with the fruit of your works. You cause the grass to grow for the cattle and vegetation for the labor of man. That he may bring forth food from the earth, And wine which makes man's heart glad. That he may make his face shine with oil, and food, which sustains man's heart. Jehovah's trees drink their fill, the cedars of Lebanon which he planted, Where the birds build their nests, the stork, whose home is the fir tree. The high mountains are for the wild goats. The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers. You made the moon for the seasons. The sun knows the place of its setting. You appoint darkness and it becomes night, when all the forest animals prowl about. The young lions roar after their prey and seek their food from God. They withdraw at sunrise and lie down in their dens. Man goes to his work and to his labor until evening. O Jehovah, how many are your works! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your possessions. The sea is so big and wide with many creatures, living things both large and small. Ships sail on it, and Leviathan (great sea animal), which you made, plays in it. All of them wait for you to give them their food at the proper time. You give it to them, and they gather it up. You open your hand, and they are satisfied with many blessings. You hide your face, and they are frightened. You take away their breath, and they die and return to dust. You send out your Spirit, and they are created. You renew the face of the earth. Let the glory of Jehovah endure forever. May Jehovah find joy in his works. He looks at the earth, and it trembles. He touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to Jehovah throughout my life. I will make music to praise my God as long as I live. May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will find joy in Jehovah.

Go to the ant, you lazy person. Consider her ways and be wise!

Look at the birds of the sky, they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you worth more than they? Can you live longer by worrying about it? Why are you worried about clothing? Look at how the lilies of the field grow. They do not toil. They do not spin.read more.
I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like these. If God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, won't he care for you even more? You of little faith!

Consider the ravens for they do not sow or reap. They have no storehouse or barn. Yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds! Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to your life? If you are not able to do even that which is least why worry about the rest?read more.
Consider the way the lilies grow. They do not toil and neither do they spin. Yet I tell you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

My eyes anticipate the night watches that I may meditate on your word.

I will praise Jehovah for he advises me. My conscience (inner self) instructs me at night.

Jehovah commands his mercy during the day, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.

Receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.

My heart grew hot within me. A fire would kindle during my meditation. Then I spoke with my tongue:

Let the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie. I shall meditate on your precepts. Let those who respect you turn to me, even those who know your laws. May my heart be blameless in your statutes so that I will not be ashamed.read more.
I long for your salvation. I wait for your word. My eyes fail with longing for your word, while I say: When will you comfort me? Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your statutes. How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me? The arrogant have dug pits for me. They are not in agreement with your law. All your commandments are faithful. They have persecuted me with a lie; help me! They almost destroyed me on earth, but I did not forsake your precepts. Revive me according to your loving kindness, so I may keep the law of your mouth (you have spoken). Forever, O Jehovah, your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness is throughout all generations. You established the earth, and it stands. They stand this day according to your ordinances, for all things are your servants. If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad. O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word. I have not turned aside from your ordinances just as you have instructed me. How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth! I get understanding from your precepts. Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and I will confirm it: I will keep your righteous ordinances. I am exceedingly afflicted. Revive me, O Jehovah, according to your word. O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, and teach me your ordinances. My life is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget your law. The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I have not gone astray from your precepts. I have inherited your laws forever, for they are the joy of my heart. I have inclined my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end. I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield! I wait for your word. Depart from me, evildoers, that I may observe the commandments of my God. Sustain me according to your word that I may live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Uphold me that I may be safe, that I may continually have regard for your statutes. You have rejected all those who wander from your statutes. This is because their deceitfulness is useless. You have removed all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love your law. My flesh trembles out of respect for you. I truly reverence (respect) your judgments. I have done justice and righteousness. Do not leave me to my oppressors. Be surety for your servant for good and do not let the arrogant oppress me. My eyes fail, for I long for your salvation and your righteous word. Deal with your servant with your loving kindness and teach me your statutes. I am your servant! Give me understanding that I may know your law. It is time for Jehovah to act. They have broken your law. Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more then fine gold. That is why I esteem right all your precepts and I hate every false way. Your laws are wonderful. Therefore I obey them! The unfolding of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple. I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments. Turn to me and be gracious to me, after your manner with those who love your name. Establish my footsteps in your word, and do not let any iniquity have dominion over me. Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep your precepts. Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. My eyes shed streams of water, because they do not keep your law. You are righteous, O Jehovah. Your judgments are upright. You have commanded your laws in righteousness and in exceeding faithfulness. My zeal has consumed me, for the reason that my adversaries have forgotten your words. Your word is very pure. Your servant loves it. I am small and despised. Even so I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth. Trouble and anguish have come upon me. Even so I am fond of your commandments. Your laws are righteous forever. Give me understanding that I may live. I cried with all my heart. Answer me, O Jehovah! I will observe your statutes. I cried to you. Save me and I shall keep your laws. I rise before dawn and cry for help. I wait for your words. My eyes anticipate the night watches that I may meditate on your word.

Mary remembered all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

He went and an Ethiopian eunuch (government official), a man of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem to worship. He was returning and sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. The Spirit said to Philip: Go near, and climb on this chariot.read more.
Philip ran to him, heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said: Do you understand what you are reading? How can I, the eunuch said: unless someone explains it to me? He invited Philip to come and sit with him. The Scripture he read was this: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer so he did not open his mouth. In his humiliation his judgment was taken away. Who will declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth. The eunuch asked Philip: Please tell me of whom is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else? Then Philip began at the same Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

Your word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.

O Jehovah, I remember your name in the night, and keep your law.