Joshua
“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.”
Joshua 1:8
Joshua 1:8 (KJV) speaks to scripture, meditation on word, and obedience — words set in Joshua, the account of Israel entering the promised land. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalms 1:2“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:16“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:”
1 Kings 2:3“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalms 119:103
Common questions
What does Joshua 1:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Joshua 1:8 reads: "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." The verse speaks to scripture, meditation on word, and obedience. To read it well, take it in the flow of Joshua 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Joshua 1:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Joshua 1:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Joshua chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Joshua 1:8?
Verses that sit beside Joshua 1:8 include Psalms 1:2, Matthew 4:4, and Colossians 3:16. Reading them alongside Joshua 1:8 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Joshua 1:8?
Read Joshua 1:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.