In Psalm 19:14, David prayed that the meditation of his heart be acceptable in the Lord's sight. Notice back in verse 12, he asked who can understand their own errors. We can't understand our own errors without God's law spelled out in His word (Romans 7:7, Jeremiah 17:9). Like David, if we meditate on the statutes of God's word, then we'll find it to be "a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Psalm 119:48, Hebrews 4:12).
In the second part of Psalm 19:12, David asked of God: "Cleanse me from secret faults." Then in verse 13, David says: "Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression." Meditate on God's word, then you'll say like David:"How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word." Psalm 119:9. "Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You." Psalm 119:11. When you're feeling appalled or troubled by something, think this: "Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord." Psalm 4:4-5.
"My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word." Psalm 119:148. "I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation." Psalm 119:99. "Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day." Psalm 119:97. "My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, and I will meditate on Your statutes." Psalm 119:48
"I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word." Psalm 119:15-16. A blessing is promised to those who meditate and delight in God's law (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3). "Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble." Psalm 119:165. Those who heed God's commandments have peace like a river (Isaiah 48:18).
David also speaks of meditating on God's works. "Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works." Psalm 119:27. "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works." Psalm 145:5. "I will remember the works of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all Your work, and talk of Your deeds." Psalm 77:11-12
"When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice." Psalm 63:6-7. "I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands. I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land." Psalm 143:5-6
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