Psalms 141 · Preschool

Guard My Mouth

Name Date

Color the incense rising to God. We can ask God to help us say kind words.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: David asked God to guard his mouth so he would say good things. Let's put a finger on our lips and ask God to help us speak kindly.

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Psalms 141 · Kindergarten

My Prayer

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

PRAYER

INCENSE

MOUTH

HANDS

Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.

Psalms 141:2 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

PRAYER

INCENSE

MOUTH

HANDS

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw smoke of incense rising up.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayer. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What can you tell God at night?
God hears you pray. What makes you happy about God?

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Psalms 141 · Grade 1

Guard My Lips

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

PRAYER

INCENSE

LIPS

REFUGE

Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Let my prayer be set before you like incense.

The lifting up of my hands.

Keep the door of my lips.

Don't incline my heart to any evil thing.

My eyes are on you, Yahweh.

Let My Prayer Rise

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

Don’t incline my heart to any evil thing

Let my prayer be set before you like incense

For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord

Keep the door of my lips

Draw smoke of incense rising up.

Memory Verse

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayer. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you keep your mind on God?
How can God help you speak kindly?
What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Psalms 141 · Grade 2

A Prayer Like Incense

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Read the Story

The title of Psalm 141 calls it A Psalm by David. He asks God to hear him quickly.

He wants his prayer to go up to God like sweet smoke from incense. David asks God to guard his mouth so he does not say wrong things. He asks God to keep his heart from doing evil. David keeps his eyes on God.

Memory Verse

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

Whose name is in the title of Psalm 141?
DavidOn GodHis mouth
What should his prayer be like?
Sweet smoke from incenseOn GodHis mouth
What does David ask God to guard?
His mouthHis heartSweet smoke from incense
What does he ask God to keep from evil?
His heartDavidHis mouth
Where does David keep his eyes?
DavidOn GodHis mouth

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

INCENSE
PRAYER
VOICE
HANDS
MOUTH
CALL
LIPS
EYES

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayer. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you make your talks with God a gift He enjoys?
The singer prayed to stay away from evil. How can you say no when others want you to do wrong?

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Psalms 141 · Grade 3

A Guard for My Mouth

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Read the Story

Psalm 141 is titled A Psalm by David. Yahweh, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Let my prayer be set before you like incense.

David prays, Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. Don't incline my heart to any evil thing.

He says that if a righteous person corrects him, it is kindness, like oil on the head. For my eyes are on you, Yahweh. I take refuge in you.

Memory Verse

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What does David want his prayer to be like?
What does David ask God to set before his mouth?
What should God keep?
What is correction from a righteous person like?
Where are David's eyes?

Let My Prayer Rise

Write what happened in each box.

1

2

3

4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

INCENSE
PRAYER
VOICE
HANDS
MOUTH
CALL
LIPS
EYES

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayer. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you listen when someone corrects you?
The singer did not want to eat with the wicked. How can you choose good friends?

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Psalms 141 · Grade 4

Prayer, Speech, and Correction

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Read and Think

Psalm 141 is titled A Psalm by David. David begins urgently: Yahweh, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! He asks, Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice. In the temple, incense rose to God each evening. David wants his prayer to rise just as surely.

He knows his own weakness. Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. Don't incline my heart to any evil thing. He even refuses to share the fine food of people who do wrong, so he will not be pulled into their ways.

David also welcomes correction: Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head. A true friend's correction is a gift. He ends, For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. I take refuge in you. Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me.

Show What You Know

Why is incense a good picture of prayer?
What does David ask God to guard?
Why does David refuse the wicked's fine food?
How does David view correction from the righteous?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

prayerlipsmoutheyesincense

He asks, Let my be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.
In the temple, rose to God each evening.
Set a watch, Yahweh, before my .
Keep the door of my .
He ends, For my are on you, Yahweh, the Lord.

Think About It

David asked God to guard his lips. What words do you need God's help to keep in?
A true friend's correction is a gift. How can you receive correction with a humble heart?

Memory Verse

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayer. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

David's eyes were on God in his trouble. Where will you fix your eyes this week?
How can you choose friends who help you do right?

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Psalms 141 · Grade 5

A Watch Over the Heart and Lips

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Read and Think

Psalm 141 is titled A Psalm by David. It is an evening prayer. Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice. In Israel the evening offering and incense marked the close of the day (Exodus 30:8). David asks that his prayer be received the same way. In the New Testament, Revelation 8:4 pictures the prayers of the saints rising with incense before God.

The heart of the psalm is a prayer for self-control. Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. Don't incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Don't let me eat of their delicacies. David knows temptation often comes as pleasant company and good food.

He also chooses to welcome rebuke: Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it. Humility receives correction as honor. The psalm ends with trust: For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. I take refuge in you. Don't leave my soul destitute. In the New Testament, James writes that nobody can tame the tongue (James 3:8).

Show What You Know

What does the evening sacrifice connect to?
How does temptation often come, according to the psalm?
What does humility do with correction?
Which New Testament book also speaks about taming the tongue?

Crossword

Across

Listen to my ____ when I call to you.
Listen to my voice when I ____ to you.
The lifting up of my ____ like the evening sacrifice.
Yet my ____ is always against evil deeds.

Down

Let my prayer be set before you like ____.

Think About It

David asked God to guard both heart and lips. How are what you think and what you say connected?
Temptation can come as pleasant company. How can you choose friends who help you follow God?

Memory Verse

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayer. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you thank someone who points out your mistake?
How does Revelation 8:4 connect to Psalm 141?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Psalms 141: Let My Prayer Be Like Incense

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Worksheets

Guard My Mouth

Prayer

Take It Home

My Prayer

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

Take It Home

Guard My Lips

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Let My Prayer Rise

Prayer

Take It Home

A Prayer Like Incense

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

A Guard for My Mouth

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

Let My Prayer Rise

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

Prayer, Speech, and Correction

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

A Watch Over the Heart and Lips

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

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