Verse 8
This book{H5612} of the law{H8451} shall not depart{H4185}{(H8799)} out of thy mouth{H6310}; but thou shalt meditate{H1897}{(H8804)} therein day{H3119} and night{H3915}, that thou mayest observe{H8104}{(H8799)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} according to all that is written{H3789}{(H8803)} therein: for then thou shalt make{H6743} thy way{H1870} prosperous{H6743}{(H8686)}, and then thou shalt have good success{H7919}{(H8686)}.
Referenced Verses
- Ps 119:15 : 15 I will meditate{H7878}{(H8799)} in thy precepts{H6490}, and have respect{H5027}{(H8686)} unto thy ways{H734}.
- Ps 19:14 : 14 Let the words{H561} of my mouth{H6310}, and the meditation{H1902} of my heart{H3820}, be acceptable{H7522} in thy sight{H6440}, O LORD{H3068}, my strength{H6697}, and my redeemer{H1350}{(H8802)}.
- Col 3:16 : 16 Let{G1774} the word{G3056} of Christ{G5547} dwell{G1774}{(G5720)} in{G1722} you{G5213} richly{G4146} in{G1722} all{G3956} wisdom{G4678}; teaching{G1321}{(G5723)} and{G2532} admonishing{G3560}{(G5723)} one another{G1438} in psalms{G5568} and{G2532} hymns{G5215} and{G2532} spiritual{G4152} songs{G5603}, singing{G103}{(G5723)} with{G1722} grace{G5485} in{G1722} your{G5216} hearts{G2588} to the Lord{G2962}.
- Luke 11:28 : 28 But{G1161} he{G846} said{G2036}{(G5627)}, Yea rather{G3304}, blessed{G3107} are they that hear{G191}{(G5723)} the word{G3056} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} keep{G5442}{(G5723)} it{G846}.
- John 14:21 : 21 He that hath{G2192}{(G5723)} my{G3450} commandments{G1785}, and{G2532} keepeth{G5083}{(G5723)} them{G846}, he{G1565} it is{G2076}{(G5748)} that loveth{G25}{(G5723)} me{G3165}: and{G1161} he that loveth{G25}{(G5723)} me{G3165} shall be loved{G25}{(G5701)} of{G5259} my{G3450} Father{G3962}, and{G2532} I{G1473} will love{G25}{(G5692)} him{G846}, and{G2532} will manifest{G1718}{(G5692)} myself{G1683} to him{G846}.
- Deut 6:6-9 : 6 And these words{H1697}, which I command{H6680}{(H8764)} thee this day{H3117}, shall be in thine heart{H3824}: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently{H8150}{(H8765)} unto thy children{H1121}, and shalt talk{H1696}{(H8765)} of them when thou sittest{H3427}{(H8800)} in thine house{H1004}, and when thou walkest{H3212}{(H8800)} by the way{H1870}, and when thou liest down{H7901}{(H8800)}, and when thou risest up{H6965}{(H8800)}. 8 And thou shalt bind{H7194}{(H8804)} them for a sign{H226} upon thine hand{H3027}, and they shall be as frontlets{H2903} between thine eyes{H5869}. 9 And thou shalt write{H3789}{(H8804)} them upon the posts{H4201} of thy house{H1004}, and on thy gates{H8179}.
- Jas 1:22-25 : 22 But{G1161} be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} doers{G4163} of the word{G3056}, and{G2532} not{G3361} hearers{G202} only{G3440}, deceiving{G3884}{(G5740)} your own selves{G1438}. 23 For{G3754} if any{G1536} be{G2076}{(G5748)} a hearer{G202} of the word{G3056}, and{G2532} not{G3756} a doer{G4163}, he{G3778} is like{G1503}{(G5758)} unto a man{G435} beholding{G2657}{(G5723)} his{G846} natural{G1078} face{G4383} in{G1722} a glass{G2072}: 24 For{G1063} he beholdeth{G2657}{(G5656)} himself{G1438}, and{G2532} goeth his way{G565}{(G5754)}, and{G2532} straightway{G2112} forgetteth{G1950}{(G5633)} what manner of man{G3697} he was{G2258}{(G5713)}. 25 But{G1161} whoso looketh{G3879}{(G5660)} into{G1519} the perfect{G5046} law{G3551} of liberty{G1657}, and{G2532} continueth{G3887}{(G5660)} therein, he{G3778} being{G1096}{(G5637)} not{G3756} a forgetful{G1953} hearer{G202}, but{G235} a doer{G4163} of the work{G2041}, this man{G3778} shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} blessed{G3107} in{G1722} his{G846} deed{G4162}.
- Matt 7:24 : 24 Therefore{G3767} whosoever{G3956}{G3748} heareth{G191}{(G5719)} these{G5128} sayings{G3056} of mine{G3450}, and{G2532} doeth{G4160}{(G5719)} them{G846}, I will liken{G3666}{(G5692)} him{G846} unto a wise{G5429} man{G435}, which{G3748} built{G3618}{(G5656)} his{G846} house{G3614} upon{G1909} a rock{G4073}:
- Deut 29:9 : 9 Keep{H8104}{(H8804)} therefore the words{H1697} of this covenant{H1285}, and do{H6213}{(H8804)} them, that ye may prosper{H7919}{(H8686)} in all that ye do{H6213}{(H8799)}.
- Ps 119:97 : 97 MEM. O how love I{H157}{(H8804)} thy law{H8451}! it is my meditation{H7881} all the day{H3117}.
- Ps 119:11 : 11 Thy word{H565} have I hid{H6845}{(H8804)} in mine heart{H3820}, that I might not sin{H2398}{(H8799)} against thee.
- Prov 2:1-5 : 1 My son{H1121}, if thou wilt receive{H3947}{(H8799)} my words{H561}, and hide{H6845}{(H8799)} my commandments{H4687} with thee; 2 So that thou incline{H7181}{(H8687)} thine ear{H241} unto wisdom{H2451}, and apply{H5186}{(H8686)} thine heart{H3820} to understanding{H8394}; 3 Yea, if thou criest{H7121}{(H8799)} after knowledge{H998}, and liftest up{H5414}{(H8799)} thy voice{H6963} for understanding{H8394}; 4 If thou seekest{H1245}{(H8762)} her as silver{H3701}, and searchest{H2664}{(H8799)} for her as for hid treasures{H4301}; 5 Then shalt thou understand{H995}{(H8799)} the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068}, and find{H4672}{(H8799)} the knowledge{H1847} of God{H430}.
- Deut 11:18-19 : 18 Therefore shall ye lay up{H7760}{(H8804)} these my words{H1697} in your heart{H3824} and in your soul{H5315}, and bind{H7194}{(H8804)} them for a sign{H226} upon your hand{H3027}, that they may be as frontlets{H2903} between your eyes{H5869}. 19 And ye shall teach{H3925}{(H8765)} them your children{H1121}, speaking{H1696}{(H8763)} of them when thou sittest{H3427}{(H8800)} in thine house{H1004}, and when thou walkest{H3212}{(H8800)} by the way{H1870}, when thou liest{H7901}{(H8800)} down, and when thou risest up{H6965}{(H8800)}.
- Matt 7:21 : 21 Not{G3756} every one{G3956} that saith{G3004}{(G5723)} unto me{G3427}, Lord{G2962}, Lord{G2962}, shall enter{G1525}{(G5695)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772}; but{G235} he that doeth{G4160}{(G5723)} the will{G2307} of my{G3450} Father{G3962} which is in{G1722} heaven{G3772}.
- John 13:17 : 17 If{G1487} ye know{G1492}{(G5758)} these things{G5023}, happy{G3107} are ye{G2075}{(G5748)} if{G1437} ye do{G4160}{(G5725)} them{G846}.
- Deut 5:29 : 29 O that there were such{H2088} an{H4310} heart{H3824} in them{H5414}{(H8799)}, that they would fear{H3372}{(H8800)} me, and keep{H8104}{(H8800)} all my commandments{H4687} always{H3117}, that it might be well{H3190}{(H8799)} with them, and with their children{H1121} for ever{H5769}!
- Josh 1:7 : 7 Only be thou strong{H2388}{(H8798)} and very{H3966} courageous{H553}{(H8798)}, that thou mayest observe{H8104}{(H8800)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} according to all the law{H8451}, which Moses{H4872} my servant{H5650} commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} thee: turn{H5493}{(H8799)} not from it to the right hand{H3225} or to the left{H8040}, that thou mayest prosper{H7919}{(H8686)} whithersoever thou goest{H3212}{(H8799)}.
- Prov 3:1 : 1 My son{H1121}, forget{H7911}{(H8799)} not my law{H8451}; but let thine heart{H3820} keep{H5341}{(H8799)} my commandments{H4687}:
- Ps 119:42-43 : 42 So shall I have wherewith{H1697} to answer{H6030}{(H8799)} him that reproacheth{H2778}{(H8802)} me: for I trust{H982}{(H8804)} in thy word{H1697}. 43 And take{H5337}{(H8686)} not the word{H1697} of truth{H571} utterly{H3966} out of my mouth{H6310}; for I have hoped{H3176}{(H8765)} in thy judgments{H4941}.
- Ps 1:1-3 : 1 Blessed{H835} is the man{H376} that walketh{H1980}{(H8804)} not in the counsel{H6098} of the ungodly{H7563}, nor standeth{H5975}{(H8804)} in the way{H1870} of sinners{H2400}, nor sitteth{H3427}{(H8804)} in the seat{H4186} of the scornful{H3887}{(H8801)}. 2 But his delight{H2656} is in the law{H8451} of the LORD{H3068}; and in his law{H8451} doth he meditate{H1897}{(H8799)} day{H3119} and night{H3915}. 3 And he shall be like a tree{H6086} planted{H8362}{(H8803)} by the rivers{H6388} of water{H4325}, that bringeth forth{H5414}{(H8799)} his fruit{H6529} in his season{H6256}; his leaf{H5929} also shall not wither{H5034}{(H8799)}; and whatsoever he doeth{H6213}{(H8799)} shall prosper{H6743}{(H8686)}.
- Deut 5:32-6:3 : 32 Ye shall observe{H8104}{(H8804)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} therefore as the LORD{H3068} your God{H430} hath commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} you: ye shall not turn aside{H5493}{(H8799)} to the right hand{H3225} or to the left{H8040}. 33 Ye shall walk{H3212}{(H8799)} in all the ways{H1870} which the LORD{H3068} your God{H430} hath commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} you, that ye may live{H2421}{(H8799)}, and that it may be well{H2895}{(H8804)} with you, and that ye may prolong{H748}{(H8689)} your days{H3117} in the land{H776} which ye shall possess{H3423}{(H8799)}. 1 Now these are the commandments{H4687}, the statutes{H2706}, and the judgments{H4941}, which the LORD{H3068} your God{H430} commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} to teach{H3925}{(H8763)} you, that ye might do{H6213}{(H8800)} them in the land{H776} whither ye go{H5674}{(H8802)} to possess{H3423}{(H8800)} it: 2 That thou mightest fear{H3372}{(H8799)} the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430}, to keep{H8104}{(H8800)} all his statutes{H2708} and his commandments{H4687}, which I command{H6680}{(H8764)} thee, thou, and thy son{H1121}, and thy son's{H1121} son{H1121}, all the days{H3117} of thy life{H2416}; and that thy days{H3117} may be prolonged{H748}{(H8686)}. 3 Hear{H8085}{(H8804)} therefore, O Israel{H3478}, and observe{H8104}{(H8804)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} it; that it may be well{H3190}{(H8799)} with thee, and that ye may increase{H7235}{(H8799)} mightily{H3966}, as the LORD{H3068} God{H430} of thy fathers{H1} hath promised{H1696}{(H8765)} thee, in the land{H776} that floweth{H2100}{(H8802)} with milk{H2461} and honey{H1706}.
- Deut 30:14 : 14 But the word{H1697} is very{H3966} nigh{H7138} unto thee, in thy mouth{H6310}, and in thy heart{H3824}, that thou mayest do{H6213}{(H8800)} it.
- Ps 37:30-31 : 30 The mouth{H6310} of the righteous{H6662} speaketh{H1897}{(H8799)} wisdom{H2451}, and his tongue{H3956} talketh{H1696}{H8762)} of judgment{H4941}. 31 The law{H8451} of his God{H430} is in his heart{H3820}; none of his steps{H838} shall slide{H4571}{(H8799)}.
- Eph 4:29 : 29 Let{G4550} no{G3361}{G3956} corrupt{G4550} communication{G3056} proceed{G1607}{(G5737)} out of{G1537} your{G5216} mouth{G4750}, but{G235} that which{G1536} is good{G18} to{G4314} the use{G5532} of edifying{G3619}, that{G2443} it may minister{G1325}{(G5632)} grace{G5485} unto the hearers{G191}{(G5723)}.
- Matt 12:35 : 35 A good{G18} man{G444} out of{G1537} the good{G18} treasure{G2344} of the heart{G2588} bringeth forth{G1544}{(G5719)} good things{G18}: and{G2532} an evil{G4190} man{G444} out of{G1537} the evil{G4190} treasure{G2344} bringeth forth{G1544}{(G5719)} evil things{G4190}.
- Matt 28:20 : 20 Teaching{G1321}{(G5723)} them{G846} to observe{G5083}{(G5721)} all things{G3956} whatsoever{G3745} I have commanded{G1781}{(G5662)} you{G5213}: and{G2532}, lo{G2400}{(G5628)}, I{G1473} am{G1510}{(G5748)} with{G3326} you{G5216} alway{G3956}{G2250}, even unto{G2193} the end{G4930} of the world{G165}. Amen{G281}.
- 1 Tim 4:14-16 : 14 Neglect{G272}{(G5720)} not{G3361} the gift{G5486} that is in{G1722} thee{G4671}, which{G3739} was given{G1325}{(G5681)} thee{G4671} by{G1223} prophecy{G4394}, with{G3326} the laying on{G1936} of the hands{G5495} of the presbytery{G4244}. 15 Meditate upon{G3191}{(G5720)} these things{G5023}; give thyself{G2468}{(G5749)} wholly to{G1722} them{G5125}; that{G2443} thy{G4675} profiting{G4297} may{G5600}{(G5753)} appear{G5318} to{G1722} all{G3956}. 16 Take heed{G1907}{(G5720)} unto thyself{G4572}, and{G2532} unto the doctrine{G1319}; continue{G1961}{(G5720)} in them{G846}: for{G1063} in doing{G4160}{(G5723)} this{G5124} thou shalt{G4982} both{G2532} save{G4982}{(G5692)} thyself{G4572}, and{G2532} them that hear{G191}{(G5723)} thee{G4675}.
- Deut 31:11 : 11 When all Israel{H3478} is come{H935}{(H8800)} to appear{H7200}{(H8736)} before{H6440} the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430} in the place{H4725} which he shall choose{H977}{(H8799)}, thou shalt read{H7121}{(H8799)} this law{H8451} before all Israel{H3478} in their hearing{H241}.
- Ps 40:10 : 10 I have not hid{H3680}{H8765)} thy righteousness{H6666} within{H8432} my heart{H3820}; I have declared{H559}{H8804)} thy faithfulness{H530} and thy salvation{H8668}: I have not concealed{H3582}{H8765)} thy lovingkindness{H2617} and thy truth{H571} from the great{H7227} congregation{H6951}.
- Isa 59:21 : 21 As for me, this is my covenant{H1285} with them, saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}; My spirit{H7307} that is upon thee, and my words{H1697} which I have put{H7760}{(H8804)} in thy mouth{H6310}, shall not depart{H4185}{(H8799)} out of thy mouth{H6310}, nor out of the mouth{H6310} of thy seed{H2233}, nor out of the mouth{H6310} of thy seed's{H2233} seed{H2233}, saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}, from henceforth and for{H5704} ever{H5769}.
- Deut 17:18-19 : 18 And it shall be, when he sitteth{H3427}{(H8800)} upon the throne{H3678} of his kingdom{H4467}, that he shall write{H3789}{(H8804)} him a copy{H4932} of this law{H8451} in a book{H5612} out of that which is before{H6440} the priests{H3548} the Levites{H3881}: 19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read{H7121}{(H8804)} therein all the days{H3117} of his life{H2416}: that he may learn{H3925}{(H8799)} to fear{H3372}{(H8800)} the LORD{H3068} his God{H430}, to keep{H8104}{(H8800)} all the words{H1697} of this law{H8451} and these statutes{H2706}, to do{H6213}{(H8800)} them:
- Ps 119:99 : 99 I have more understanding{H7919}{(H8689)} than all my teachers{H3925}{(H8764)}: for thy testimonies{H5715} are my meditation{H7881}.
- Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed{G3107} are they that do{G4160}{(G5723)} his{G846} commandments{G1785}, that{G2443} they{G846} may have{G2071}{(G5704)} right{G1849} to{G1909} the tree{G3586} of life{G2222}, and{G2532} may enter{G1525}{(G5632)} in through the gates{G4440} into{G1519} the city{G4172}.