Psalms 117 · Grade 2
The Shortest Psalm
Read the Story
Psalm 117 is the shortest psalm in the Bible. It has only two verses.
It says all nations should praise Yahweh. All peoples should praise him. Why? Because his loving kindness is great toward us. His faithfulness lasts forever. God loves people from every country in the world!
Memory Verse
“For his loving kindness is great toward us. Yahweh’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise Yah!”
Psalms 117:2 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
How many verses does Psalm 117 have?
His loving kindnessForeverTwoWho should praise Yahweh?
What is great toward us?
His loving kindnessTwoForeverHow long does God's faithfulness last?
His loving kindnessTwoForeverWho does God love?
Word Search
Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.
- KINDNESS
- NATIONS
- PEOPLES
- FOREVER
- PRAISE
- LOVING
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for your loving kindness. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What does extol mean?
- This is the shortest psalm. Who can you tell about God?
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