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Psalms 146 · Grade 4

A Better Hope Than Princes

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Psalm 146 has no title. It is the first of five psalms (146 to 150) that each begin and end with Praise Yah, which in Hebrew is Hallelujah. The singer commits his whole life to praise: While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.

Then comes a warning. Don't put your trust in princes, in a son of man in whom there is no help. Human leaders are mortal. His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his thoughts perish. Their plans die with them.

By contrast, Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God. God made heaven and earth and keeps truth forever. The psalm lists his care: justice for the oppressed, food for the hungry, freedom for prisoners, sight for the blind, help for foreigners, orphans, and widows. Yahweh will reign forever.

Show What You Know

  1. What do Psalms 146 to 150 have in common?

  2. Why should we not trust in princes?

  3. Name three groups God cares for.

  4. How long will Yahweh reign?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

PraisehelpGodforeverreign
  1. It is the first of five psalms (146 to 150) that each begin and end with Yah, which in Hebrew is Hallelujah.
  2. I will sing praises to my as long as I exist.
  3. By contrast, Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his , whose hope is in Yahweh, his God.
  4. God made heaven and earth and keeps truth .
  5. Yahweh will forever.

Think About It

  1. Human leaders cannot be our final hope. How can you respect leaders while trusting God most?

  2. God cares for the hungry, the blind, and widows. How can you share in that care?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh will reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise Yah!”

Psalms 146:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for caring for people in need. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does Hallelujah mean?
  • The singer will praise God as long as he lives. What daily habit could keep praise in your life?

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