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Psalms 28 · Grade 4

From Plea to Praise

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Psalm 28's title says it is By David. It begins with urgent prayer. David calls Yahweh his rock and begs him not to be silent. He lifts his hands toward God's Most Holy Place. He asks not to be dragged away with the wicked, who speak peace with their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts. Their words sound friendly, but their hearts are not. He asks God to give them what their deeds deserve, because they don't respect the works of Yahweh.

In verse 6 the mood changes completely. Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions. David's heart trusted, and he was helped, so his heart greatly rejoices. Then his prayer widens from himself to all God's people: Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.

Show What You Know

  1. How do the wicked in this psalm speak?

  2. Where does the mood of the psalm change?

  3. What happened because David trusted?

  4. How does David's prayer widen at the end?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

voiceshepherdrock
  1. David calls Yahweh his and begs him not to be silent.
  2. Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the of my petitions.
  3. Be their also, and bear them up forever.

Think About It

  1. David's prayer turned into praise. Can you remember a time when God answered your prayer?

  2. Some people speak kindly but have mischief in their hearts. How can you make your words and heart match?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”

Psalms 28:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my strength. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • David asked God to repay evildoers by their deeds. How can you leave payback to God?
  • Can you recall a time God heard you and helped you?

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