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Psalms 11 · Grade 4

When the Foundations Shake

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The title of Psalm 11 says it is for the Chief Musician and is by David. David opens with trust: In Yahweh, I take refuge. Then he quotes advice from others. They say he should flee as a bird to his mountain, because the wicked bend their bows to shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. They ask, If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?

David does not run. Instead, he looks up. Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe and examine the children of men. God tests the righteous and hates the wicked and those who love violence, and he will bring judgment on the wicked. The psalm ends with hope: Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.

Show What You Know

  1. What advice did others give David?

  2. What question do they ask?

  3. Where does David look instead of running?

  4. What hope does the psalm end with?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

birdtemplerefugeeyesthrone
  1. David opens with trust: In Yahweh, I take .
  2. They say he should flee as a to his mountain, because the wicked bend their bows to shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
  3. Yahweh is in his holy .
  4. Yahweh is on his in heaven.
  5. His observe and examine the children of men.

Think About It

  1. When scary things happen, where does Psalm 11 tell you to look?

  2. God sees everyone and loves what is right. How can you do what is right even when it is hard?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.”

Psalms 11:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my refuge. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why didn't David run away?
  • When the world feels shaky, how can you still choose what is right?

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