Meditation

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

General scriptures concerning

• Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
• Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
• Psalm 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
• Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
• Psalm 39:3 My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
• Psalm 49:3 My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
• Psalm 63:5–6 My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
• Psalm 73:12–22 Behold, these are the wicked — always carefree as they increase their wealth. Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning. If I had said, “I will speak this way,” then I would have betrayed Your children.…
• Psalm 77:10–12 So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
• Psalm 104:34 May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

Instance of

Isaac

• Genesis 24:63 Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching.