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Psalms 11 · Grade 5

Looking Up, Not Running Away

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Psalm 11's title says it is for the Chief Musician and is by David. It begins with a statement of faith: In Yahweh, I take refuge. The rest of the psalm explains why David refuses the advice to flee as a bird to his mountain. The danger is real: the wicked bend their bows and aim in darkness at the upright in heart. The advisers ask a hard question: If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?

David's answer is not a plan of escape but a view of God. Yahweh is in his holy temple; Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. Earthly foundations may shake, but God's throne does not. His eyes observe and examine the children of men. He examines the righteous, while his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence. Verse 6 pictures his judgment on the wicked with images of fire and scorching wind.

The psalm closes on the character of God: For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face. The greatest reward for the upright is not escape from danger but seeing God himself. In the New Testament, Jesus says that the pure in heart are blessed, for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8).

Show What You Know

  1. What advice does David refuse?

  2. What is David's answer to the shaking foundations?

  3. What is the greatest reward for the upright in this psalm?

  4. What New Testament promise connects to verse 7?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Yahweh is in his holy ____.
  2. Flee as a ____ to your mountain.

Down

  1. Yahweh is on his throne in ____.
  2. Yahweh is on his ____ in heaven.
  3. Flee as a bird to your ____.

Think About It

  1. Earthly foundations may shake, but God's throne does not. What in your life feels shaky, and how can you trust God with it?

  2. The upright shall see God's face. How does that hope help you choose what is right?

Memory Verse

“For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.”

Psalms 11:7 (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.

  • God hates those who love violence. How should God's view of violence affect what you watch and enjoy?
  • How does Matthew 5:8 connect to Psalm 11?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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