The Daily RootedHome StoriesGradesChurchesWhat's NewAbout
Bible:
Answer key (separate)‹ Back to chapter 3

Prints on letter paper in black and white. No answers are printed on the student sheet.

Psalms 3 · Grade 4

Sleeping in Trouble

Name Date

Read and Think

The title of Psalm 3 says it is a Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. The psalm begins with David's trouble: his adversaries have increased, and many rise up against him. Many say of him that there is no help for him in God.

David answers with trust. Yahweh is a shield around him, his glory, and the one who lifts up his head. When David cries to Yahweh, God answers him out of his holy hill. The word Selah appears three times in this short psalm. It may be a musical sign, but its exact meaning is not known.

Then comes a surprising line: I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for Yahweh sustains me. David will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people. He asks God to arise and save him. The psalm ends with praise: Salvation belongs to Yahweh. May your blessing be on your people.

Show What You Know

  1. What did many people say about David?

  2. What three things is Yahweh to David?

  3. What surprising thing did David do in the middle of trouble?

  4. How does the psalm end?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

holyDavidshieldsleptGod
  1. The title of Psalm 3 says it is a Psalm by , when he fled from Absalom his son.
  2. Many say of him that there is no help for him in .
  3. Yahweh is a around him, his glory, and the one who lifts up his head.
  4. When David cries to Yahweh, God answers him out of his hill.
  5. Then comes a surprising line: I laid myself down and .

Think About It

  1. David slept even when he was in danger. What can you tell God when you feel worried at bedtime?

  2. David says God lifts up his head. How has God encouraged you when you felt down?

Memory Verse

“I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for Yahweh sustains me.”

Psalms 3:5 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping me safe at night. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When you feel discouraged, how can God give you courage again?
  • David cried aloud to God and was answered from His holy hill. How can you be bold in prayer?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.