56 Bible Verses about Thoughts

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Psalm 139:18


If I could count them, they would outnumber the sand.
When I awake, I am still with You.

Psalm 40:5


Many, O Lord my God, are the wonderful works which You have done,
And Your thoughts toward us;
There is none to compare with You.
If I would declare and speak of your wonders,
They would be too many to count.

Psalm 139:2


You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do];
You understand my thought from afar.

Psalm 139:17


How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!

Philippians 4:8

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

Psalm 92:5


How great are Your works, O Lord!
Your thoughts are very deep [beyond man’s understanding].

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Moreover, do not curse the king, even in your bedroom, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry the sound and a winged creature will make the matter known.

Romans 11:34

For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?

Psalm 55:2


Listen to me and answer me;
I am restless and distraught in my complaint and distracted

Ezekiel 38:10

‘Thus says the Lord God, “It will come about on that day that thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan,

Job 21:27


“Behold, I know your thoughts,
And the plots by which you would wrong me.

Psalm 50:21


“These things you have done and I kept silent;
You thought that I was just like you.
Now I will reprimand and denounce you and state the case in order before your eyes.

Psalm 146:4


When his spirit leaves him, he returns to the earth;
In that very day his thoughts and plans perish.

1 Corinthians 2:13

We also speak of these things, not in words taught or supplied by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining and interpreting spiritual thoughts with spiritual words [for those being guided by the Holy Spirit].

Luke 24:38

And He said, “Why are you troubled, and why are doubts rising in your hearts?

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord of hosts has sworn [an oath], saying, “Just as I have intended, so it has certainly happened, and just as I have planned, so it will stand—

Proverbs 15:26


Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

Psalm 77:5


I have considered the ancient days,
The years [of prosperity] of long, long ago.

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Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts

Jeremiah 4:14


O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness,
That you may be saved.
How long will your wicked and immoral thoughts
Lodge within you?

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware that there is no wicked thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of release (remission, pardon), is approaching,’ and your eye is hostile (unsympathetic) toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing [since he would not have to repay you]; for he may cry out to the Lord against you, and it will become a sin for you.

Judgment » Shall be of all » Thoughts

Thoughts » Evil

Jeremiah 4:14


O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness,
That you may be saved.
How long will your wicked and immoral thoughts
Lodge within you?

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware that there is no wicked thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of release (remission, pardon), is approaching,’ and your eye is hostile (unsympathetic) toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing [since he would not have to repay you]; for he may cry out to the Lord against you, and it will become a sin for you.

Thoughts » Wise » Wise

Philippians 4:8

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

Psalm 48:9


We have thought of Your lovingkindness, O God,
In the midst of Your temple.

Psalm 119:59


I considered my ways
And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.

Proverbs 12:5


The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

More verses: Romans 12:3

Thoughts » God's

Psalm 40:17


Even though I am afflicted and needy,
Still the Lord takes thought and is mindful of me.
You are my help and my rescuer.
O my God, do not delay.

Psalm 40:5


Many, O Lord my God, are the wonderful works which You have done,
And Your thoughts toward us;
There is none to compare with You.
If I would declare and speak of your wonders,
They would be too many to count.

Psalm 139:17


How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!

Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts

Philippians 4:8

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

Psalm 48:9


We have thought of Your lovingkindness, O God,
In the midst of Your temple.

Psalm 119:59


I considered my ways
And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.

Proverbs 12:5


The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

More verses: Romans 12:3

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Bad Thoughts

Philippians 4:8

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

Suicidal Thoughts

Acts 16:27-28

When the jailer, shaken out of sleep, saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, thinking that the prisoners had escaped.

Thoughts Of The Righteous

Proverbs 12:5


The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

Thoughts Of The Wicked

Proverbs 15:26


Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

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