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Meditation

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Meditation
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. — Psalm 1:2
Category	Practices
Passages	16 (16 verses)
Old Testament	13 passages
New Testament	3 passages
Books cited	Joshua, Psalms, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Timothy
Also called	meditate, meditating on Scripture, reflection, contemplation, quiet time, be still

Meditation is thoughtful, prayerful reflection on God, his word and his works.

Meditating on God's word

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.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.
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Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
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Psalm 119:15
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
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Psalm 119:97
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
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Psalm 119:148
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
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Psalm 77:12
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
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Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
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Psalm 63:6
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
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Psalm 104:34
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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Psalm 49:3
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
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Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
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Colossians 3:2
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
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1 Timothy 4:15
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
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Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
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Psalm 4:4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
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