# Is “Mindfulness” in the Bible?

> No. “Mindfulness” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/mindfulness
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible talks about stopping to “ponder” God’s words, day and night.

## The Bible’s words for it: “ponder”

> Instead, Yahweh’s law is their delight, and they ponder his law day and night.
>
> — [Psalm 1:2](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/1#2) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Mindfulness” in the Bible?

No. “Mindfulness” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible talks about stopping to “ponder” God’s words, day and night.

### What does the Bible say instead of “mindfulness”?

The Bible talks about stopping to “ponder” God’s words, day and night. The verse is Psalm 1:2: “Instead, Yahweh’s law is their delight, and they ponder his law day and night.”

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