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Psalms 109 · Grade 4

Bringing Hurt to God

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Psalm 109 is titled For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. David's enemies have opened the mouth of deceit against him. They have rewarded him evil for good and hatred for his love. His answer comes in four short words: but I am in prayer.

The middle of the psalm (verses 6-20) contains strong prayers for judgment against a cruel man who persecuted the poor and needy and loved cursing. These words are hard to read. They show David bringing his deep hurt and anger to God instead of taking revenge himself. He leaves justice to Yahweh.

Then David turns to his own need. He is poor and needy, and his heart is wounded. He fades away like an evening shadow. He prays, Help me, Yahweh, my God. Save me according to your loving kindness. He knows that people may curse, but you bless. The psalm ends with thanks: God will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him.

Show What You Know

  1. How did David's enemies repay his love?

  2. What four-word answer does David give?

  3. What does David do with his anger instead of taking revenge?

  4. How does the psalm end?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. They have rewarded him evil for and hatred for his love.
  2. The middle of the psalm (verses 6-20) contains strong prayers for judgment against a cruel man who persecuted the poor and and loved cursing.
  3. They show David bringing his deep hurt and anger to instead of taking revenge himself.
  4. He prays, me, Yahweh, my God.
  5. me according to your loving kindness.

Think About It

  1. David brought his hurt to God instead of hurting back. What can you do when someone treats you unfairly?

  2. David said people may curse, but God blesses. How does God's blessing matter more than what others say about you?

Memory Verse

“For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.”

Psalms 109:31 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me when I need you. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it better to give our anger to God?
  • What did David promise to do at the end?

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