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Psalms 3 · Grade 5

The Lifter of My Head

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Psalm 3 is the first psalm with a title. The title says it is a Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. The psalm itself does not retell the story; it gives David's prayer. His adversaries have increased, and many say there is no help for him in God.

David turns from the voices of his enemies to Yahweh, who is a shield around him, his glory, and the one who lifts up his head. A head hanging low is a picture of shame or sorrow; God is the one who lifts it. David cries to Yahweh with his voice, and Yahweh answers him out of his holy hill. The word Selah appears three times; its exact meaning is uncertain, though it may be a musical direction.

The center of the psalm is restful trust. David lies down, sleeps, and wakes again because Yahweh sustains him. He will not be afraid of tens of thousands set against him. He calls on Yahweh to arise and save him, and he ends not with himself but with God's people: Salvation belongs to Yahweh. May your blessing be on your people.

Show What You Know

  1. What does the title of Psalm 3 say?

  2. What does a head lifted up picture?

  3. Why could David wake up again?

  4. Who does David pray for at the end?

Crossword

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Across

  1. I laid myself down and ____.
  2. And he answers me out of his ____ hill.
  3. A Psalm by ____.

Down

  1. May your blessing be on your ____.
  2. Are a ____ around me.

Think About It

  1. David turned from what his enemies said to what God says. Whose voice do you listen to when you are discouraged?

  2. David ended by praying for God's people, not only for himself. Who can you pray a blessing for this week?

Memory Verse

“But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.”

Psalms 3:3 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Many said David had no help in God. How do you respond when others say God will not help you?
  • Who could you ask God to bless this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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