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Psalms 37 · Grade 4

Don't Fret

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Psalm 37's title says it is By David. It is a wisdom psalm for people tempted to be jealous of the wicked. It begins, Don't fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass. Fret means to worry until you are upset. Instead, David gives a list: Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Delight yourself in Yahweh. Commit your way to Yahweh. Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Cease from anger.

David promises that the wicked will not last, but the humble shall inherit the land. In the New Testament, Jesus says, Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). Better is a little that the righteous has than the riches of many wicked. A man's steps are established by Yahweh. Though he stumble, he shall not fall. David, now old, says he has not seen the righteous forsaken.

Show What You Know

  1. What does fret mean?

  2. Name two things David says to do instead of fretting.

  3. In the New Testament, what does Jesus say about the gentle?

  4. What is better than the riches of many wicked?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

FretTrustDelightCommitRest
  1. means to worry until you are upset.
  2. Instead, David gives a list: in Yahweh, and do good.
  3. yourself in Yahweh.
  4. your way to Yahweh.
  5. in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him.

Think About It

  1. David says, Don't fret. What is something you worry about that you can commit to God?

  2. Waiting patiently is hard. How can you rest in God while you wait for something?

Memory Verse

“Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.”

Psalms 37:3 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for holding me up. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you fill your heart with God's Word?
  • How can you be honest when you borrow?

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