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Psalms 111 · Grade 4

The Beginning of Wisdom

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Read and Think

Psalm 111 has no title and names no author. It is an acrostic poem in Hebrew: each line begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It opens with Praise Yah! and a promise to give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

The middle of the psalm lists God's works. They are great, pondered by all those who delight in them. His righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. He has given food to those who fear him, and he always remembers his covenant. The works of his hands are truth and justice.

The psalm ends with its most famous line: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. To fear Yahweh means to honor him with awe and trust. Wisdom starts there, and all those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Show What You Know

  1. What is an acrostic poem?

  2. Who ponders God's works?

  3. What are the works of God's hands?

  4. What does it mean to fear Yahweh?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

greatfoodPraiseheartworks
  1. It opens with Yah!
  2. and a promise to give thanks to Yahweh with my whole , in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
  3. They are , pondered by all those who delight in them.
  4. He has caused his wonderful to be remembered.
  5. He has given to those who fear him, and he always remembers his covenant.

Think About It

  1. The singer thanks God with his whole heart. What would whole-hearted thanks look like for you today?

  2. Wisdom begins with honoring God. How can honoring God help you make a wise choice this week?

Memory Verse

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Psalms 111:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you obey God with a sincere heart?
  • How are Psalms 111 and 112 alike?

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