Psalms 4 · Grade 3
In Peace I Will Sleep
Read the Story
The title says this psalm is for the Chief Musician, on stringed instruments, and that it is a Psalm by David. David begins, Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. He asks God for relief and mercy.
David speaks to people who love vanity and seek falsehood. He tells them Yahweh has set apart the godly for himself. He tells them to stand in awe and not sin. They should search their own hearts on their beds and be still. They should put their trust in Yahweh.
Many say, Who will show us any good? David prays for the light of God's face to shine on them. God has put gladness in David's heart, more than when grain and new wine are increased. So David will lie down and sleep in peace, for Yahweh alone makes him live in safety.
Memory Verse
“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.”
Psalms 4:8 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What instruments does the title name?
What should people do on their beds?
What do many say?
What did God put in David's heart?
Who alone makes David live in safety?
Peace at Night
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for peace when I sleep. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- David asked God to show him kindness. How can you be kind when someone is grumpy?
- What makes you feel truly glad inside?
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