Ponder

PON'DER, verb transitive [Latin pondero, from pondo, pondus, a pound; pendeo, pendo, to weigh.]

1. To weigh in the mind; to consider and compare the circumstances or consequences of an event, or the importance of the reasons for or against a decision.

Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. [[Luke 2#19|Luke 2:19]].

2. To view with deliberation; to examine.

Ponder the path of thy feet. [[Proverbs 4#26|Proverbs 4:26]].

The Lord pondereth the hearts. [[Proverbs 21#2|Proverbs 21:2]].

To ponder on, is sometimes used, but is not be to countenanced.