1 Happy are those who don’t follow the advice of the wicked. They refuse to adopt the ways of sinful people, and they don’t make fun of others.

2 Instead they love to do what the law of the Lord says, and they think about it day and night.

8 Keep on reminding the people about the law.* Meditate on it day and night, so you can be sure to do what it requires. Then you will be successful and prosper in what you do.

97 I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I’m always thinking about your instructions.

99 In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.

100 I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.

15 I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.

16 I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won’t forget what you say.

47 I’m so happy for your instructions. I love them!

48 I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say.

147 I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.

148 During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.

14 May you be pleased with the words I speak, and the thoughts I think, Lord my rock and my redeemer.

3 For what I say is wise, and my thinking is perceptive.

11 I remember what you have done, Lord; I remember all the wonderful things you did long ago.

12 I will think about all you have accomplished; I will think deeply about how you have acted.

5 I think of days long ago, and as I meditate I talk to myself about all you have done, I reflect on what you have accomplished.

9 God, we recall your trustworthy love as we worship in the Temple.

33 I will sing to the Lord for as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God my whole life.

34 May he be pleased with my thoughts* because I am happy in the Lord.