Psalms
“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalms 1:2
Psalms 1:2 (KJV) speaks to scripture, meditation on word, and delighting in God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalms 119:103“I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.”
Psalms 119:14“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“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8“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
Common questions
What does Psalms 1:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 1:2 reads: "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." The verse speaks to scripture, meditation on word, and delighting in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 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 Psalms 1:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." is Psalms 1:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 1:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 1:2 include Psalms 119:103, Psalms 119:14, and Joshua 1:8. Reading them alongside Psalms 1:2 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Psalms 1:2?
Read Psalms 1:2 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.