What Does the Bible Say About Meditation?

Psalm 1:2

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”

Joshua 1:8

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”

Psalm 119:97

“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.”

Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Psalm 143:5

“I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.”

1 Timothy 4:15

“Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.”

Psalm 4:4

“Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.”